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This Moment in Sports History for 05-18-2025

This Moment in Sports History for 05-18-2025

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 On May 18th in sports history, one significant event took place in 1980 during the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. In Game 6 of the series, rookie point guard Magic Johnson started at center in place of the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who had suffered a severe ankle sprain in Game 5.

Despite being a point guard, the versatile 6-foot-9 Johnson took on the challenge of playing center against the formidable 76ers. Magic Johnson put on a spectacular performance, scoring 42 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists, leading the Lakers to a 123-107 victory and clinching the NBA championship.

Johnson's incredible performance in Game 6 is often referred to as one of the greatest single-game performances in NBA Finals history. His ability to adapt to a new position and excel under pressure as a rookie showcased his exceptional basketball skills and cemented his status as a rising star in the league.

The Lakers' victory marked the beginning of the "Showtime" era, a period of dominance for the franchise throughout the 1980s. Magic Johnson's Game 6 performance set the tone for his illustrious career, during which he won five NBA championships, three NBA Finals MVP awards, and three regular-season MVP awards, establishing himself as one of the greatest players in basketball history.
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