By ESPN Staff Writer — June 1985
🌟 1985 NBA Finals: Lakers Take Down Celtics in 6
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally exorcised their Boston demons. After losing the 1984 Finals in heartbreaking fashion, L.A. stormed back this year and defeated the Boston Celtics in six games, winning the decisive Game 6 at the Boston Garden.
- Finals MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – The 38-year-old center silenced critics with dominant post play, averaging 27 points and 10 rebounds in the series.
- Magic Johnson orchestrated the offense with near triple-doubles nightly, showing complete control of the game’s pace.
- James Worthy provided the dagger, with multiple transition buckets that sealed Game 6.
For the Celtics, Larry Bird fought valiantly, but his 30-point effort in the finale wasn’t enough. Boston now faces questions about how much longer they can keep their championship window open.
🌟 NCAA Tournament: George Mason Shocks the World
In one of the biggest Cinderella stories ever, George Mason University cut down the nets at the 1985 NCAA Tournament.
- Frankie Wright — the transfer from Arizona State — delivered a legendary run and was named Tournament MVP, averaging 22 points and 6 assists through the Final Four.
- Wright, only a junior, announced he will stay at George Mason for another season, making the Patriots an early favorite for 1986.
- The championship game showcased George Mason’s resilience, proving that mid-majors are no longer pushovers in March Madness.
🌟 NBA Draft Lottery Watch: Mavericks, Suns Lead the Way
With the NBA’s first-ever Draft Lottery set to debut this summer, the speculation is already reaching a fever pitch.
- The Dallas Mavericks, who fell short of expectations this season, are banking on lottery luck to land a franchise-changing star.
- The Phoenix Suns, also in the mix for the No. 1 pick, desperately need frontcourt depth and a go-to scorer.
- With talents like Patrick Ewing (Georgetown), Ernest Cohen (Gonzaga), and Daniel Radonich (England)potentially available, this lottery could reshape the future of the league.
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