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On this day 20 years ago, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Glen Rice, Robert Horry and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers played a high-powered Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship, 116-111, at STAPLES Center. Not only was this the Mamba and Big Diesel's first NBA title, it was also the 12th championship in Lakers franchise history and the 1st title for the team in 12 years...the last trophy-clinching victory being against the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals.
Go to this previous Blog entry to read my take on the Lake Show having another shot at a championship when the NBA season resumes in Orlando, Florida next month. And in case you're wondering, yes, I was at STAPLES Center to witness the outdoor riots that took place after the Lakers clinched the title 2 decades ago this evening. And no, I didn't take part in the anarchy.
Happy Juneteenth!
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