1987 NBA Finals Game 6 - Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers

1987 NBA Finals Game 6 - Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers

Game 6 of the 1987 NBA Finals, played on June 14, 1987, at The Forum in Inglewood, CA, was the final chapter of another epic clash between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. With the Lakers holding a 3–2 series lead, Magic Johnson orchestrated the offense to near perfection, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy delivered big plays on both ends. The Celtics, led by a determined Larry Bird, fought with pride and intensity but ultimately couldn’t stop the Lakers from capturing the title. This win cemented the 1987 Lakers as one of the greatest teams of all time and marked another iconic moment in the legendary Celtics–Lakers rivalry. 📍 Final Score: Lakers 106 - Celtics 93 📍 Location: The Forum, Inglewood, CA 📍 Date: June 14, 1987 🏆 1987 NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers 📍 Series Result: Lakers win 4–2 A legendary season capped off by championship glory. Showtime reigns supreme.