These intros were amazing- the music, the editing, and the narration by Musberger always set the stage so beautifully. And it didn’t hurt that the NBA product was at its best in the 80’s, in my opinion. I miss these days so much!
It's easier for me as a Pistons fan to watch this knowing they would win it the next 2 years. As beloved as the NBA on NBC theme rightfully is, this NBA on CBS theme is iconic. All the way down to Musburger's voice on the video packages. It's perfect for this era.
Whether it was Brent or Dick the way they would set the stage for the game always kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation of a historic contest.
So much symbolism in this clip. This was the last time this was ever used in the championship round as CBS went to a jazzier version of the theme for the 1989 Finals. It was also the last championship for the Showtime Lakers. In a way, this was the end of the glamour period of the NBA. The next two years would be dominated by the Pistons in almost a transitional period before NBC took over and Jordan took over as the centerpiece of the league as age and injury and retirement ushered out Bird, Magic, and Isiah.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I was 22 when this game was played so I got to see the entire decade of the 80’s as a teenager into my 20’s. I got to see the Showtime Lakers, Bird’s Celtics, Moses Malone and Dr J’s 1983 Sixers who swept both the Celtics and the Lakers that year on their way to the title and the Isiah Thomas’ Bad Boy Pistons. The intro CBS used during the 80’s was the best period. I still get goosebumps and get hyped listening and watching to this day.
1988 was the toughest championship ever. 3 series went the full 7 games. Lakers beat Jazz 4-3. Lakers beat Mavericks 4-3. Lakers beat Pistons 4-3. Lakers became the first team to repeat in 19 years. L.A. wins there 5th. champioships in the 1980's. Lakers became the first team to play three seven games series in the NBA Playoffs.
Man, this brings back great memories. As a Detroit Pistons fan I was so nervous for this game 7. The loss of game 6 was brutal. Isiah did his best to try to go but he wasn't very effective on that bad ankle. The Pistons never quit and fought to the bitter end. I was proud of what they accomplished, having never been in this situation before, and I sure am proud of them for staying focused on the goal of getting back and winning an NBA World Championship...twice! Bad Boys 4 Life!!
As a Laker fan we had to grind this title out, if IT had t sprained his ankle who you guys may have won game 6 and the title. Your guys had arrived but I still believe that had Byron Scott and Magic hadn’t gotten hurt the next year that would’ve been a longer series you guys wouldn’t have swept
Players of today in the NBA should be watching this video. Players who played through injuries and were motivated to win championship games. Anthony Davis for one. Even much respect to Isaiah Thomas from a Bulls fan.
THIS WAS THE HARDEST FOUGHT NBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN NBA HISTORY IN 1988. LAKERS WON THREE GAME 7'S. THE FIRST TIME IN NBA HISTORY THAT A TEAM WON 3 GAME 7'S TO WIN A TITLE. THE 80'S WAS THE GREATEST ERA OF NBA BASKETBALL...
The Lakers had our number in ‘88, but, all those past wars with the Celtics finally caught up with them in ‘89 and then it was the Pistons’ turn to rule
I love basketball. I would love to coach it, but I know I would have a heart attack. Every game would feel like Game 7 of the NBA Finals, even a Saturday morning youth rec game. I wouldn't be able to take it!😂
There's a lot of recall about how great the coverage was of the NBA while on NBC - and it was great. But the CBS coverage - especially as the game grew and became more popular in the second half of the 1980s - was excellent. Every bit the pre- and in-game production. I think once NBC had it, they did just as well in those aspects as CBS, but they also layered on more discussion about the moves behind the teams such as their "NBA Insiders." Anyway, enjoyed the CBS coverage very much with Brent, Dick, Hubie, Verne, Len, etc...a quality group for sure. NBC took the baton nicely from them as well.
OpenMindsThinkAlike Wouldn't call it the best series ever. The last two games were likely the best considering what was at stake. Back to Back for LA & Detroit trying to win one more.
I thought HOUSTON/NY in 94 was great, as was MIAMI/Spurs in 2013, and SPURS/PISTONS was also intense in 2005 as well. BOSTON/LA in 1984 despite my LAKERS Losing in 7 was still an exciting and thrilling Series and the most Emotional. LA/BOSTON in 2010 was very Tough. And it was the LAKERS 1st ever Game 7 Over Boston.
Key difference between the cbs theme and nbc theme... The cbs theme flows perfectly with the game preview narration. It's dramatically more epic because of this. Every game has it's own unique feel to it because of the dramatic narration intertwined with the great music. The NBC theme does not play with any game highlight visuals to go with it.
Gutsiest Heroic Game I’ve ever seen one play, Zeke in Game 6. But this game will go down in Lakers History Back to Back! Yeah! Yeah! And you know this! - Magic
Just want to confirm. The music played during the Isiah Thomas injury segment at 3:15. Is it End Titles from Blade Runner by Vangelis? ruclips.net/video/A03x9uw25kI/видео.html
Eric Victor Maltbia Dissagree, Experience for the LAKERS was the difference. One can argue had Isaiah not had a messed up ankle, they the PISTONS Win but LAKERS were not to be denied.
Man, it wasn't on globo, it was broadcasted by Band. It was the first time a brazilian broadcasting team went to an NBA arena (with Luciano do Valle [RIP] and Álvaro José) Globo never broadcasted the NBA. I'm brazilian, before you ask me
How do Laker fans explain the last few seconds of this game when the entire court was polluted by Laker players, fans and the media when the Pistons were down only 3 and had more than enough time to get a shot off? I'm a life long Celtics fans that actually rooted for the Lakers in this series because of my hatred for the Pistons but when I saw what transpired in the final few seconds, I wish I would've rooted for Detroit. What an absolute joke!
Keena get in line pal. When the sixers beat my lakers there were still 3seconds on the clock after Maurice cheeks layup. I’m still waiting for them to replay those seconds
No, you sound like a bitter Celtics' fan. LOL The Pistons were still able to inbound the ball. Magic did not allow Isiah to get off a shot. Remember in those days, there were also only 2 FTs on a foul on a 3-point shot.
Greatest theme song ever!!!💯💯💯
I don't know man the NBA on NBC theme from was popular I remember when people use to sing the NBA on NBC theme
Yeah I agree this theme music is great. But not better that NBC.
yep
Detroit were done up like a kipper as we say in England ...
For me, I preferred the CBS theme, unlike the NBC theme it builds to a crescendo
These intros were amazing- the music, the editing, and the narration by Musberger always set the stage so beautifully. And it didn’t hurt that the NBA product was at its best in the 80’s, in my opinion. I miss these days so much!
I agree with your every word. THE NBA on CBS during the 80's gave us so many great moments.
Brent Musberger was the best
It didn't hurt that the games met the hype of the buildup
The buildup to these classic games on CBS made these epic. NBA on ESPN/ABC don't bring you in like this
Right. ESPN has been hit and miss
Let’s not forget NBA on NBC.
@@justinnicholson8436 NBA on NBC was special!! The storylines made these opening legendary
@@CorneilusGreen more miss than hit though
Agreed......music and commentary absolutely the BEST!!!!!-
These Were the Days.
It's easier for me as a Pistons fan to watch this knowing they would win it the next 2 years. As beloved as the NBA on NBC theme rightfully is, this NBA on CBS theme is iconic. All the way down to Musburger's voice on the video packages. It's perfect for this era.
Jason S. Smith for real!!!!!
Agreed!!
This was my Lakers last hurrah…80,82,85,87,88
Agreed!!!!
Same
2:27 RIP Bill Russell. 💚
Whether it was Brent or Dick the way they would set the stage for the game always kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation of a historic contest.
Incredible years covering the NBA...iconic!!
And let's not forget Pat Obrien
One of the things that added to the music was the copy written and the narration to highlights selected for the tease.
So much symbolism in this clip. This was the last time this was ever used in the championship round as CBS went to a jazzier version of the theme for the 1989 Finals. It was also the last championship for the Showtime Lakers. In a way, this was the end of the glamour period of the NBA. The next two years would be dominated by the Pistons in almost a transitional period before NBC took over and Jordan took over as the centerpiece of the league as age and injury and retirement ushered out Bird, Magic, and Isiah.
+Manu Ginobilis Bald Spot Actually, the updated (jazzier) version of this theme/intro debuted during CBS' coverage of the 1989 NBA Finals.
+Terrence Clay Point taken
Fuck Manu.
Absolutely great summation - I was in my early teens when this finals took place in Southern California and this entire place was glued to the TV
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I was 22 when this game was played so I got to see the entire decade of the 80’s as a teenager into my 20’s. I got to see the Showtime Lakers, Bird’s Celtics, Moses Malone and Dr J’s 1983 Sixers who swept both the Celtics and the Lakers that year on their way to the title and the Isiah Thomas’ Bad Boy Pistons. The intro CBS used during the 80’s was the best period. I still get goosebumps and get hyped listening and watching to this day.
For those watching Legacy, this is what the Showtime Lakers were all about. The NBA on CBS was epic.
1988 was the toughest championship ever. 3 series went the full 7 games. Lakers beat Jazz 4-3. Lakers beat Mavericks 4-3. Lakers beat Pistons 4-3. Lakers became the first team to repeat in 19 years. L.A. wins there 5th. champioships in the 1980's. Lakers became the first team to play three seven games series in the NBA Playoffs.
Man, this brings back great memories. As a Detroit Pistons fan I was so nervous for this game 7. The loss of game 6 was brutal. Isiah did his best to try to go but he wasn't very effective on that bad ankle. The Pistons never quit and fought to the bitter end. I was proud of what they accomplished, having never been in this situation before, and I sure am proud of them for staying focused on the goal of getting back and winning an NBA World Championship...twice! Bad Boys 4 Life!!
They didn't BEAT the Lakers though.
As a Laker fan we had to grind this title out, if IT had t sprained his ankle who you guys may have won game 6 and the title. Your guys had arrived but I still believe that had Byron Scott and Magic hadn’t gotten hurt the next year that would’ve been a longer series you guys wouldn’t have swept
Players of today in the NBA should be watching this video. Players who played through injuries and were motivated to win championship games. Anthony Davis for one. Even much respect to Isaiah Thomas from a Bulls fan.
The Glory Days
THIS WAS THE HARDEST FOUGHT NBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN NBA HISTORY IN 1988. LAKERS WON THREE GAME 7'S. THE FIRST TIME IN NBA HISTORY THAT A TEAM WON 3 GAME 7'S TO WIN A TITLE. THE 80'S WAS THE GREATEST ERA OF NBA BASKETBALL...
The NBA will never be like this ever again... Miss these days!
Now this what NBA used to be bring this back get fans ready for the game.
this was the better music introduction
Say what you want about Isaiah, but this is one of the GREATEST exhibitions of heart that I can remember.
Anyone know where to get the full clean version of this theme and/or who wrote/published it? Man do I miss these days when the NBA was on CBS.
#metoo it was much more organic back then despite the media presentation of it
Pistons first NBA finals since 1956 when they were in Fort Wayne. RIP Bill Russell, 11 time NBA champ.
That was a legit ankle sprain his game game 6 was nuts.
RIP...Bill Russell
When the game was good
That is brodcasted on CBS on July 7, 1988.
I was 18 and just graduated from high school
One Advocate wow u old now
The Lakers had our number in ‘88, but, all those past wars with the Celtics finally caught up with them in ‘89 and then it was the Pistons’ turn to rule
What an opening introduction to this game . Makes you want to get off your chair and insert yourself into the game
You have no idea what this means to me …no idea. Thank you for posting
Adrian dantley, the microwave, spider, james Edwards, zeke, AC, Rodman, magic the golden era
1988 LAKERS BACK TO BACK TITLES RUN IS THE GREATEST LAKERS TITLE RUN IN LAKERS HISTORY
Nice block by 41 year old Kareem
I love basketball. I would love to coach it, but I know I would have a heart attack. Every game would feel like Game 7 of the NBA Finals, even a Saturday morning youth rec game. I wouldn't be able to take it!😂
Happy 30th anniversary exactly today.
There's a lot of recall about how great the coverage was of the NBA while on NBC - and it was great. But the CBS coverage - especially as the game grew and became more popular in the second half of the 1980s - was excellent. Every bit the pre- and in-game production. I think once NBC had it, they did just as well in those aspects as CBS, but they also layered on more discussion about the moves behind the teams such as their "NBA Insiders." Anyway, enjoyed the CBS coverage very much with Brent, Dick, Hubie, Verne, Len, etc...a quality group for sure. NBC took the baton nicely from them as well.
Best series ever...
OpenMindsThinkAlike Wouldn't call it the best series ever. The last two games were likely the best considering what was at stake. Back to Back for LA & Detroit trying to win one more.
OpenMindsThinkAlike Best 7 Game Series by far, in the Last 30+ years.
I thought HOUSTON/NY in 94 was great, as was MIAMI/Spurs in 2013, and SPURS/PISTONS was also intense in 2005 as well.
BOSTON/LA in 1984 despite my LAKERS Losing in 7 was still an exciting and thrilling Series and the most Emotional.
LA/BOSTON in 2010 was very Tough. And it was the LAKERS 1st ever Game 7 Over Boston.
LAKERS vs PISTONS 1988 was the most Intense game 7 of any which followed it.
Simply because Nobody had REPEATED in 19 years.
Musberger provided the best narration bar none.
Key difference between the cbs theme and nbc theme... The cbs theme flows perfectly with the game preview narration. It's dramatically more epic because of this. Every game has it's own unique feel to it because of the dramatic narration intertwined with the great music.
The NBC theme does not play with any game highlight visuals to go with it.
I have this game on VHS Tape
That was a pretty nasty ankle sprain 3:03.
Without the Phantom call against laimbeer in game 6 the pistons 3 peat
Gutsiest Heroic Game I’ve ever seen one play, Zeke in Game 6. But this game will go down in Lakers History Back to Back! Yeah! Yeah! And you know this! - Magic
This was before the NBA got Pussyfied!
2:58 I like the music what's the name of it
I hope the big3 uses it for their telecasts
One month after Daws Butler's death that year.
Just want to confirm. The music played during the Isiah Thomas injury segment at 3:15. Is it End Titles from Blade Runner by Vangelis? ruclips.net/video/A03x9uw25kI/видео.html
The Pistons blew a 3-2 lead.
Eric Victor Maltbia Dissagree, Experience for the LAKERS was the difference.
One can argue had Isaiah not had a messed up ankle, they the PISTONS Win but LAKERS were not to be denied.
can't argue with that. I was just saying the Lakers overcame a 3-2 defecit. The Lakers were truly the best team that year.
Eric Victor Maltbia the phantom foul in game 6 was the difference and isiah played his ass off in game 6
Eric Maltbia nah, a phantom foul on laimbeer cost them the series Even kareem said he didn't foul him that time
Eric Maltbia didn't blow it. Got beat in 7 games by a epic Laker team.
A os Brasileiros, TV Globo aprensenta neste partido. NBA Os Finais.
Man, it wasn't on globo, it was broadcasted by Band.
It was the first time a brazilian broadcasting team went to an NBA arena (with Luciano do Valle [RIP] and Álvaro José)
Globo never broadcasted the NBA.
I'm brazilian, before you ask me
@@otaviofrn_adv Cadena Bandeirantes.
@@paulnguyen8910 si
@@otaviofrn_adv Obrigado.
The nba on NBC is a close very close 2nd
How do Laker fans explain the last few seconds of this game when the entire court was polluted by Laker players, fans and the media when the Pistons were down only 3 and had more than enough time to get a shot off? I'm a life long Celtics fans that actually rooted for the Lakers in this series because of my hatred for the Pistons but when I saw what transpired in the final few seconds, I wish I would've rooted for Detroit. What an absolute joke!
Keena get in line pal. When the sixers beat my lakers there were still 3seconds on the clock after Maurice cheeks layup. I’m still waiting for them to replay those seconds
No, you sound like a bitter Celtics' fan. LOL The Pistons were still able to inbound the ball. Magic did not allow Isiah to get off a shot. Remember in those days, there were also only 2 FTs on a foul on a 3-point shot.