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The Sports Report: How Austin Reaves became a leader on the Lakers
From Dan Woike: JJ Redick had validated Austin Reaves all season, publicly and privately praising the Lakers guard as a key ...
Today in Sports - Julius Erving becomes the third player to score 30,000 points in his pro career
1987 — Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers becomes the third player to score 30,000 points in his pro career. Erving scores 38 points to join Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
1980 Finals Gm 4 - Doc's move for the ages
Julius Erving's iconic underhand scoop received instant induction into championship folklore, and was just what the Sixers needed in the stretch run to finish off the Lakers and tie the series.
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This week in history
On April 16, 1983, Steve Garvey set the National League record by playing in his 1,118th consecutive game to pass Billy Williams. He finished with 1,207 consecutive games, a record that still stands.
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"A promise is a promise" - Jerry Buss said he was going to extend Spencer Haywood's contract despite getting suspended amidst the 1980 Finals
Amidst the exciting NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring big names like ...
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"He's just another ballplayer with a job to do" - How Michael Cooper overcame his nerves before guarding Julius Erving in 1980 Finals
No, he's just another ballplayer with a job to do, just like I have," Cooper explained. All in on Dr. J In Game 1, Cooper ...