Ainge Leads Celtics Past Lakers In Game 5 Showdown
Boston underdogs seize control with Danny Ainge hitting five 3-pointers including a 40 footer at the halftime buzzer to beat Los Angeles 123-108 and trim the series to 3-2. All five Celtics starters scored 21-plus as Lakers face two straight road games for the title.
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Hearn calls 87 Lakers most exciting ever
Boston based UPI reports Lakers radio voice Chick Hearn lauds the 1987 Lakers as the sport’s most exciting team due to their running game and stars Magic Johnson Worthy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Michael Cooper and the defense. He notes Kobe quality and team unity amid ongoing trades and media attention.
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Celtics halt Lakers party with comeback win
Boston Celtics fueled by home-court resolve won 123-108 in Game 5 to blunt LA’s title celebration. Coach K C Jones stressed defending the parquet, while Magic Johnson noted Boston’s intensity and Lakers coach Pat Riley faced a 3-1 series deficit with Game 6 on the road. Kareem Abdul Jabbar blamed nothing, hinting at the Forum game plan.
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Spinks avoids Tyson talk ahead of Cooney bout
Michael Spinks says it is unnecessary to discuss a Tyson fight until a signed deal exists. He focuses on beating Gerry Cooney at the Atlantic City Convention Center to secure a possible heavyweight unification and future blockbuster with Tyson. Cooney lingers as a potential spoiler.
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Spinks and Cooney stay loyal despite management feuds
Atlantic City report notes Michael Spinks and Gerry Cooney arrive for War at the Shore while defending their longtime advisers. Spinks praises promoter Butch Lewis amid past pay disputes. Cooney credits Dennis Rappaport and Victor Valle for lifting his career as a court battle over the bout unfolds and purse talks continue.
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