1984-85 Lakers
62-20, First in Pacific Division
Defeated Boston Celtics in NBA Finals, 4-2
Head Coach: Pat Riley
Key Moments:
1. After eight failed attempts, the Lakers finally defeat the Celtics in the NBA Finals by winning Game 6 in Boston.
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is named NBA Finals MVP.
3. Magic Johnson sets an NBA record by averaging 17 assists a game in a playoff series win over Portland.
4. Byron Scott becomes the only player in team history to lead the NBA in three-point field-goal percentage (43.3%).
5. The Lakers set an NBA season record by averaging 31.4 assists per game and set another record in field-goal percentage (54.5%).
Standing, left to right (players only): Byron Scott, Larry Spriggs, James Worthy, Mitch Kupchak, Ronnie Lester.
Seated, left to right (players only): Mike McGee, Kurt Rambis, Jamaal Wilkes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob McAdoo, Magic Johnson, Michael Cooper.
Not pictured: Earl Jones, Chuck Nevitt.
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