THE CBS INTRO FOR THE NBA PLAYOFFS OR NBA FINALS GAME WAS ELECTRIC. IT MOST DEFINITELY GOT ME HYPED UP ESPECIALLY FOR THE SPORTS RECORD 3# BEST OF 7# GAMES PLAYOFFS, WCF'S, & 1988 NBA FINALS GAMES THAT THE SHOW TIME LAKERS HAD TO WIN TO REPEAT AS NBA WORLD CHAMPIONS IN 1988!!!!
What stands out to me most is the pace and intensity of the game. Both teams are sprinting on the fast break. Even on made baskets they are getting the ball out quickly and pushing the ball up the court. I don’t think current nba teams could keep up the pace
Not a chance lol. Today's players conditioning is terrible in comparison. Rewatching these amazing games made me laugh even more when I hear than these players couldn't compete in today's nba.
Most remember this game because of the grit and iron will Isaiah Thomas showed in almost leading the Pistons to their first title, and rightfully so. This added to his reputation as a winning player that could one day win a title. But it was Big Game James Worthy who really lived up to his reputation in this game and the deciding game 7 of this epic series. In what would go on to be the Lakers last title winning team until 2000.
Yes, with Kareem nearly on his last legs, Worthy truly stepped into that #2 role behind Magic. And was arguably the best player on the Lakers especially in games 6 and 7.
This Pistons team was so good at getting back defensively. They could play in any style, too. In all honesty, they probably should’ve won this championship, but the Lakers showed amazing resiliency and willpower.
Isiah's Pistons really came THIS close to 3-peating. I don't know of another NBA team ever, other than the 2013 Spurs, that came THIS close to winning a title, and didn't.
@@jaxsonsdad79 That's a little different. The Rockets had the lead and held on. The Spurs were up 5 with less than 30 seconds left and found a way to lose that game.
Hey! I went on your Odyssey channel and looked throughout your posts- I couldn't find the '89 regular season match-up between Houston-Lakers involving Kareem and Dream's last battle. If you come across that, do you mind posting it? I did find a handful of games on there though I haven't seen in ages- thanks!
i read rich cohen s book when it was a war and in the chapter of the game 6 he clearly says that no foul was committed by lambieer on jabar that led t o the free throws preventing the pistona from winining the championship according to cohen there was controversey about the call though there was none i guess he was a piston fan
SHOW-TIME LAKERS 3# GUARDS WAS MAGIC JOHNSON, BYRON SCOTT, &, MICHAEL COOPER VS BAD BOYS PISTONS 3# GUARDS ISIAH THOMAS, JOE DUMARS, &, VINNY THE MICROWAVE JOHNSON
I’m guessing you’re talking about Laimbeer’s foul on Jabbar. I always thought the Piston’s were robbed as well. However after watching this ( again) Bill definitely pushes Kareem with his hip .
@@samuraibeastwarrior2886 Stop acting like you're in middle school. Alcindor got away with a travel _before_ any contact even occurred _and_ used his left elbow to create space. It was an absolute garbage call, especially given the circumstances. You whining about people pointing it out does not reflect well on you.
@@jaxsonsdad79 Nah, it was a bad call. Firstly, Alcindor got away with a travel before any contact. Secondly, he initiated contact with his left elbow by using it to create space. Travel aside, that's a no call as far as the contact is concerned.
No it wasn't. You can't hit Kareem on his hip on a hook. What part of that don't you guys understand? That is equivalent to touching someone's elbow when they shoot. You can't do that.
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Back when an NBA Finals game on Sunday was in the afternoon and ended before primetime (Sunday nights for the Finals didn’t happen until 1991)
33 Years Ago
Bulls-Lakers NBA Finals
I'm 40 and I do remember seeing this game in the afternoon
Game 4 of that series!
Now they want the games over as late as possible
THE CBS INTRO FOR THE NBA PLAYOFFS OR NBA FINALS GAME WAS ELECTRIC. IT MOST DEFINITELY GOT ME HYPED UP ESPECIALLY FOR THE SPORTS RECORD 3# BEST OF 7# GAMES PLAYOFFS, WCF'S, & 1988 NBA FINALS GAMES THAT THE SHOW TIME LAKERS HAD TO WIN TO REPEAT AS NBA WORLD CHAMPIONS IN 1988!!!!
Isaiah Thomas scoring 43 points on basically one leg is one of the greatest NBA finals single game performances ever
What stands out to me most is the pace and intensity of the game. Both teams are sprinting on the fast break. Even on made baskets they are getting the ball out quickly and pushing the ball up the court. I don’t think current nba teams could keep up the pace
Not a chance lol. Today's players conditioning is terrible in comparison. Rewatching these amazing games made me laugh even more when I hear than these players couldn't compete in today's nba.
, absolutely!
Grew up watching the Kobe / Shaq ere but man I wish I could’ve seen showtime. For those that saw both eras, you guys are lucky!!
Yup, not only was I privileged to see both eras but I'm old enough to have seen West & Wilt battle the Knicks in the early '70's.
I didn't watch my lakers until 85 but I guess u can say I seen a little showtime era😂🙌🏾💪🏾
Say what you will about Isiah Thomas, but when he was playing, he gave it his all every game, and this game is a perfect example.
True that. It's just that he was such a huge douche bag OFF THE COURT
@@bobbenbrown123 You're not in a position to make that determination.
@@bubufubu free speech pal! I can say whatever I please 🥺. You don't determine what I say or do
@@bobbenbrown123 That has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that you don't personally know Isiah Thomas. Are you still in middle school or what?
@bubufubu at 50 years old I DON'T THINK SO
These promos give me chills!🏀🇺🇸
Most remember this game because of the grit and iron will Isaiah Thomas showed in almost leading the Pistons to their first title, and rightfully so. This added to his reputation as a winning player that could one day win a title. But it was Big Game James Worthy who really lived up to his reputation in this game and the deciding game 7 of this epic series. In what would go on to be the Lakers last title winning team until 2000.
Yes, with Kareem nearly on his last legs, Worthy truly stepped into that #2 role behind Magic. And was arguably the best player on the Lakers especially in games 6 and 7.
@@MEANDMYDAD2023 refs the reason it went to 7
I can't believe it's been over 36 years!🏀🇺🇸
Old school NBA 🥺🥺✌️
This Pistons team was so good at getting back defensively. They could play in any style, too. In all honesty, they probably should’ve won this championship, but the Lakers showed amazing resiliency and willpower.
Of the 3 Lakers/Pistons Finals matchups, this was the only time it even reached a game 6.
its crazy that showtime lakers got swept in 83 and 89
@@coreyortiz9913Both series the Lakers weren't fully healthy.
Can You Upload More 1987-1988 Detroit Pistons Basketball Games MDBball
A.C.Green's defense in the Pistons' possession with 14 seconds served as the difference.🏀🇺🇸😉
Great series!!!!
Isiah's Pistons really came THIS close to 3-peating. I don't know of another NBA team ever, other than the 2013 Spurs, that came THIS close to winning a title, and didn't.
1994 Knicks. Starks literally had a shot for the title in their Game 6.
@@jaxsonsdad79 Yep your right. Hakeem (fittingly) blocked it. Starks was on fire in that game as well.
@@jaxsonsdad79 That's a little different. The Rockets had the lead and held on. The Spurs were up 5 with less than 30 seconds left and found a way to lose that game.
2010 Celtics.
fun fact Dick Stockton call the Green Bay Packers San Francisco 49ers January 4 1997 Playoffs game
This game is proof that Isiah is one of the top guards to ever play.
Yet didn't play on the 1992 Olympic team 😂🤣
@@bobbenbrown123 So what? Hypocritical pettiness from other players doesn't take away from Thomas' legacy.
What part is the contraversial call where Bill Laimbeer "fouled" Kareem.
They call it the phantom foul
32:05
Watch Alcindor's feet before the contact.
Hey! I went on your Odyssey channel and looked throughout your posts- I couldn't find the '89 regular season match-up between Houston-Lakers involving Kareem and Dream's last battle. If you come across that, do you mind posting it? I did find a handful of games on there though I haven't seen in ages- thanks!
Hi sadly I must have not uploaded it there yet. Yes hopefully i'll be able to add that game and others over there in the future thanks
@@MDBBall Great!
i read rich cohen s book when it was a war and in the chapter of the game 6 he clearly says that no foul was committed by lambieer on jabar that led t o the free throws preventing the pistona from winining the championship according to cohen there was controversey about the call though there was none i guess he was a piston fan
SHOW-TIME LAKERS 3# GUARDS WAS MAGIC JOHNSON, BYRON SCOTT, &, MICHAEL COOPER VS BAD BOYS PISTONS 3# GUARDS ISIAH THOMAS, JOE DUMARS, &, VINNY THE MICROWAVE JOHNSON
Ghost foul called against Laimbeer dammmmmmit
Plus, Alcindor got away with a travel before any contact occurred. The refs blew it.
You guys don't know basketball. Clearly hit Kareem on the hip on the hook. You can't do that.
THE BAD BOYS DETROIT PISTONS PLAYED GREAT DEFENSE. BUT THEY HAD NO AWNSER FOR SHOW TIME LA LAKERS SMALL FORWARD BIG GAME JAMES WORTHY...
37 years later and I'm still say they cheated! 🏀
No they didn't
Can you upload more showtime lakers and more kobe and Pau lakers games more 😢 pretty please 😂😂😂😅
Refs vs pistons
Yeah that foul against Kareem at the end was ridiculous
Kareem GOAT
Check his feet before the final sky hook.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY
I’m guessing you’re talking about Laimbeer’s foul on Jabbar.
I always thought the Piston’s were robbed as well.
However after watching this ( again) Bill definitely pushes Kareem with his hip .
@@localwear1 Yes. A little nudge on the hip but it didn't affect the shot. Kareem wss too far out for his skyhook. That call cost the Pistons a 3peat
That call on Laimbeer was total BS!
boo who cry me a river
Na'ah...he fouled him. Kareem would have centers trying to move him with their body since they couldn't block the hook.
@@samuraibeastwarrior2886 Stop acting like you're in middle school. Alcindor got away with a travel _before_ any contact even occurred _and_ used his left elbow to create space. It was an absolute garbage call, especially given the circumstances. You whining about people pointing it out does not reflect well on you.
@@jaxsonsdad79 Nah, it was a bad call. Firstly, Alcindor got away with a travel before any contact. Secondly, he initiated contact with his left elbow by using it to create space. Travel aside, that's a no call as far as the contact is concerned.
@@bubufubu I said what I said
32:06 that was NOT a foul. Absolute shit call. And I’m not even a Pistons fan.
No it wasn't. You can't hit Kareem on his hip on a hook. What part of that don't you guys understand? That is equivalent to touching someone's elbow when they shoot. You can't do that.
@@robbereal1982no hip contact was made. And nothing altered Kareem’s shot. He just missed. Bad call. Pistons got jobbed.
@williamkanejr3233 you sound stupid. Definitely hit his hip and the contact on his arm and the commentary clearly said it.
@williamkanejr3233 it would've been a job if they didn't call it.