Showing posts with label memorial day massacre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memorial day massacre. Show all posts

7.06.2018

Lakers Punch Back

May 31, 1985

Section: SPORTS

LAKERS GET SPLIT DECISION CELTICS ON THE ROPES, 109-102

The euphoria of Boston's Memorial Day Massacre vanished early in the evening. Led by a proud, 7-foot-2-inch center who has been part of America's hoop scene since 1963, the Los Angeles Lakers took charge early last night, roared to an 18-point halftime lead, and held off a late Boston rally. By the time the Celtics delivered their midnight confessions, LA had a 109-102 Game 2 victory and a 1-1 Garden split.

6.24.2017

Byron Scott not Happy with Danny Ainge

May 29, 1985

Section: SPORTS

RILEY WATCHES A HORROR FILM

When Pat Riley is alone in his hotel room, is his hair combed like that?

Oh, to deal with such unimportant questions. Instead, there was that dreadful 148-114 Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Celtics Monday afternoon, which led to this important question: Just what did Pat Riley do alone in his hotel room Monday night?