JOURNAL ARTICLE
The Storied History Behind the Lakers-Celtics Rivalry in Winning Time Season 2.
Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Carlin, Shannon 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the second season of the HBO docudrama "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty," which explores the historic rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics, particularly highlighting the contributions of players Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. The season, premiering on August 6, continues the narrative from the first season, detailing the Lakers' journey to the 1984 NBA Finals, where they faced the Celtics for the first time in a championship series. The rivalry, which began in the late 1950s, intensified in the 1980s with the emergence of Bird and Johnson, who not only reignited interest in the NBA but also became iconic figures in sports history. The article also discusses the evolution of the rivalry through various championship matchups and its current state, noting that both franchises are tied with 17 championships each, making them the most successful teams in NBA history. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Time.com. 2023/08, p1
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:2476-2679
- Accession Number:169802105
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