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NBA Finals: The 10 Most Dominant Finals Performances

By Brandon Jennings

Jun 5, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; A view of the NBA Finals logo on the floor before game one of the 2014 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; A view of the NBA Finals logo on the floor before game one of the 2014 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Magic Johnson won three MVP awards while leading the Lakers to five titles in the 1980s. (US PRESSWIRE)
Magic Johnson won three MVP awards while leading the Lakers to five titles in the 1980s. (US PRESSWIRE) /

6. Magic Johnson, 1987 vs. Boston Celtics

The 1987 NBA Finals was a classic series between the two best teams of the 1980s, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. After winning the title in 1985, the Lakers were upset by the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals the following year and had to watch the Celtics win yet another championship from home.

Led by a historic effort by Magic Johnson, the Lakers defeated the mighty Celtics in six games. Magic averaged 26.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game.

Magic put up 19 assists in the Lakers’ Game 6 victory that clinched the championship for Los Angeles. This is the series that brought us the iconic Magic Johnson sky-hook clip that is still replayed today. The NBA has yet to have another player that brought the unique abilities and charisma that Magic Johnson possessed. The 1987 Finals were not only enjoyable to watch, but featured Magic Johnson in his prime leading the Lakers to another NBA championship.