1989 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pistons, Gm 1 part 1/12

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13 жыл бұрын

Game 1 - Pistons 109, Lakers 97
The Lakers played without Byron Scott, who pulled a hamstring in practice before Game 1, and were unable to slow down the Pistons' backcourt. Isiah Thomas scored 16 points in the first half to take the Pistons to an 11-point lead. Already shorthanded without Scott, the Lakers had to go deep into their bench when Michael Cooper, A.C. Green, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Orlando Woolridge all got into foul trouble. Detroit opened the second half on an 11-3 run and never looked back, cruising to a 12-point victory.
The Pistons were led by Thomas, who finished with 24 points and nine assists. His backcourt mate, Joe Dumars, added 22 points, and guard Vinnie Johnson scored 19 in 21 minutes off the bench. Magic Johnson and James Worthy each scored 17 points for the Lakers, who lost for the first time in the 1989 Playoffs.

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@Harriserwanyael84 12 жыл бұрын

WOW THE QUALITY IS AMAZING FOR THAT PERIOD OF TIME THKS

@BrownBrother27 12 жыл бұрын

There weren't many boos that I heard for Kareem either because it WAS his farewell season.

@martinernestosandovalescob2376 12 жыл бұрын

it was a very good game.

@marlontroy2064 Жыл бұрын

That Detroit Pistons Anthem Song Is One Of The Best. The Greatest Team In The History Of Basketball 🏀. Jordan Hate Isaih Because Of That Anthem Song Introduction.

@Herrera777 7 жыл бұрын

As a Lakers fan I hated the '89 Finals. Without Magic and Scott they didn't have a chance. Dumars and Isiah were so good in that series.

@brianmears3388 6 жыл бұрын

Those two injuries thwarted the Lakers chances to threepeat. The difference in 1993 with Chicago is that the Bulls were healthy. The bad boys here had the same problem in 1991. What happened to L.A. in 1990? The Lakers made the finals again in 1991. They didn't even make the conference finals in '90.

@BrownBrother27 5 жыл бұрын

@@brianmears3388 The Lakers had internal turmoil between Magic Johnson, the other players and Coach Pat Riley. Many of the Laker players revolted against Riley, and it was shown when they played Phoenix in the second round.

@kenmcneillmusic1699 4 жыл бұрын

No disrespect to the Lakers, but as close as the Pistons came to beating the Lakers the year before I personally don't think it would have mattered if Byron Scott or Magic were healthy. The Pistons were not going to be denied. The series would have gone to 7 games. Of course we'll never know but take it from a Detroit Piston, Lions, Tigers and Red Wings fan. You win you win, you lose you lose. No excuses.

@ILoveOldTWC Жыл бұрын

@@kenmcneillmusic1699 Yes, it the Pistons time for sure. Or at least 6. Keep in mind Pistons were also trying to avenge their finals loss from the previous season.

@totallyownxxx 11 жыл бұрын

ISIAH nuff said

@joncuesta95 13 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for these videos! all props to u @keptic

@Ldale11 10 жыл бұрын

Gilberto De La Gaza is still pissed about the '04 Pistons stomping the Flakers.

@jjgillmen 11 жыл бұрын

I agree. Even the Orlando Arena and Miami Arena--considered to be brand-new, state-of-the-art venues at the time when built in 1988/1989--are both just memories and holes in the ground now. The Pistons have shown no interest in a new arena since the Palace opened because it's still considered a "modern" venue.

@azureangel8217 7 жыл бұрын

J.J. Gillmen Good news were moving back downtown

@bmarkyt132 12 жыл бұрын

Great to see this again.. nice one!

@ILoveOldTWC Жыл бұрын

It was cruel for the league to pull take Mahorn aside when they were still in the championship parade and tell him he wouldn't be back the next year.

@gavinothegreat5765 11 жыл бұрын

love magic posting wish lakers would do that more n more

@JELKK11 8 жыл бұрын

+a that's because he's from Lansing, Michigan

@edkiely2712 Жыл бұрын

Had Scott and Magic not been injured, this series could have been another classic! The Lakers were 11-0 in the playoffs till the finals and were playing as good as they did in '87- especially Scott! Even though they were swept, they were right there till the end in games 2,3, and 4! 10 days off after sweeping Phoenix killed them! Pat Riley ran them hard, and Magic and Scott both tore their hamstrings!

@edkiely2712 Жыл бұрын

@Daniel Le Isiah still played after he sprained his ankle and, though he wasn't 100% in Gm. #7, he was still slightly effective. Scott missed the whole series and Magic played 1 1/2 games. So- no comparison my friend! Also, it's only Pistons fans who label it the "phantom foul!" Laimbeer fouled down-low, pushing his hip, which threw his balance off. Plus, the Pistons still had the ball with plenty of time to win it in Gm. #6 on a last shot, and they blew it. So, both of your points fall flat. Having 2/3rd's of the greatest backcourt in history out, who combined averaged 40pts a game was too much to overcome in '89. Had Scott and Magic played, I guarantee the series would have gone to 6 or 7 games. They swept their way(11-0)to the finals and were playing lights-out basketball, especially Scott!

@johndo6175 Жыл бұрын

Without Byron for the whole series and Magic from Game onwards the Lakers had no chance. At full strength the result would have been quite different

@lefonzopollock4345 4 жыл бұрын

How Magic and Scott both come up hurt ♿ 💰

@ILoveOldTWC 5 ай бұрын

Might not have been many boos for Magic, but I'm sure some Wolverines fans did some of that. Wolverines don't like Spartans. In-state rivals.

@paulpatane2439 Ай бұрын

What game did Magic pull hamstring?

@spartyman4 12 жыл бұрын

Not many boos for Magic in Michigan!

@ILoveOldTWC Жыл бұрын

Not many boos for Magic period. Two years leter then they played the Bulls in the finals, not many boos for him in the starting lineups then either. Everybody loved and respected Ervin "Magic" Johnson.

@acnicodemus4734 5 ай бұрын

Because he's literally from Michigan, hometown hero

@jcfuture1045 8 жыл бұрын

Byron Scott and Magic were injured in this series. There should be an asterisk on the Piston's 1989 championship. Thomas knows this in his heart. He never truly beat Magic.

@franko8858 8 жыл бұрын

+Jc Future Yawn....teams deal with injuries all the time. Not giving the team who won proper credit is poor sportsmanship. Send your complaints and letters to Pat Riley, who decided to operate a Lakers boot camp before the Finals, effectively ensuring injuries.

@jcfuture1045 8 жыл бұрын

+Frank O During a session of NBA Open Court, Thomas himself said he wished that that the Lakers had been at full strength, so he could feel like he beat a true Laker Showtime team. You want to beat your opponent at his best. Winning something by default is never satisfying for a true champion like Thomas. It has nothing to do with sportsmanship. Maybe you're satisfied with beating your opponent when he is weak and down, but Thomas is not. He's a true competitor.

@franko8858 8 жыл бұрын

Jc Future Well, yeah, but to say there should be an asterisk is a bit much. You are invalidating their championship. It might not be truly satisfying but teams win all when other team aren't at full strength, or have injuries, but it is a part of the game.. So, should we just say no one won that year? Whose to say that they just don't beat them any way, regardless of injury? And assuming that "im satisfied with beating my opponent when he is weak" is a bit much too, as you are overgeneralizing.

@jcfuture1045 8 жыл бұрын

+Frank O So, are you satisfied with their 1989 Championship? Or are you not satisfied? It seems like you're satisfied with it. If I was a Pistons fan, I'd be disappointed and put the asterisk on there myself. But if you're satisfied, you're satisfied.

@franko8858 8 жыл бұрын

Jc Future I'm not a Pistons fan at all. So, you make it sound like the Pistons should say, "wow, we won, but we really didn't win because the Lakers weren't at full strength. I guess it shouldn't count. Oh well. Maybe we should just give the trophy back." I'd be satisfied, you win, you win. They are so many variables to winning, and it goes well beyond injuries and what not. Maybe you play a team you don't match up well against and you get knocked off. Maybe something goes in your favor, like a lucky break. You are acting like this is some kind of crazy thing that happened, when in fact, it's not. It's sports, and players get hurt, and things happen. And, for what it is worth, the Pistons deserved this, regardless of what happened.

@regalhunt8496 Жыл бұрын

4:03 wth is this soft foul 🤣🤣

@Rake2204 12 жыл бұрын

"A year ago Rick Mahorn was limited against the Lakers because of a severely. . .bad back that required surgery." Thank you, doctor.

@brianmears3388 6 жыл бұрын

And the next year, the expansion draft forced him away from Detroit, to his dismay. He had no desire to leave the Pistons.

@BrownBrother27 5 жыл бұрын

Mahorn's back problems was the reason he was left unprotected during the 1989 Expansion Draft. According to teammate James Edwards, the Pistons decided to protect him over Mahorn in that draft at the last moment. Edwards was talking to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He expected to be picked by the T'Wolves, but that last-minute decision changed that outcome.

@ILoveOldTWC 5 ай бұрын

@@BrownBrother27 Maybe so, but that should not have mattered because Mahorn was healthy by this time, and he was the epitome of the bad boy image.

@BrownBrother27 5 ай бұрын

@@ILoveOldTWC I remember Jack McCloskey saying he tried everything possible to get Mahorn back but couldn't.

@gavinothegreat5765 11 жыл бұрын

trajik johnson lol -cornbread

@gavinothegreat5765 11 жыл бұрын

magic and obama prove ego wins ever if 100x your talent, jsut ignore mistakes and failures