NBA on NBC - 2001 NBA Finals Game 1 (76ers vs Lakers)

Basketball season is returning next week, and so is the NBA on NBC! This nostalgic TV basketball program was an ultimate experience for 90s and early 2000s sports broadcasting. For tonight's throwback game, we have Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers (led by Allen Iverson, the league's MVP that year) against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers (led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant). The Lakers were on the verge of going undefeated in the playoffs, but Allen Iverson always had an answer for the challenges he faced. This game was best known for his 48-point performance, as the 76ers shockingly defeated the Lakers, 107-101. However, it would be the 76ers' only win in the series as the Lakers would take the next four games, claiming their second consecutive title. Take a look at this intense marquee matchup and tell me your thoughts in the comments! All rights reserved to both the NBA and NBC Sports.