★ The 1971-72 Lakers won 33 straight games… then lost Game 1 of the Finals.
★ The 1971-72 Lakers won 33 straight games… then lost Game 1 of the Finals.
★ Magic Johnson had 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists while starting at center as a rookie in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, leading the Lakers to the championship in Kareem’s absence.
