Magic Johnson scored 42 points, including all 14 of his free-throw attempts. He added 15 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block and was elected MVP of the series. "It was amazing, just amazing", said Erving, who led Philly with 27 points.

League Champion: Los Angeles Lakers. Finals MVP: Magic Johnson (21.5 / 11.2 / 8.7) 1980 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (479) TRB: Caldwell Jones (185) AST: Magic Johnson (151) WS: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (3.3) Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

Sep 14, 2021 · The Series Situation: Los Angeles Lakers lead Philadelphia 76ers, 3-2. The Play: With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar home in Los Angeles resting a sprained ankle suffered the game before, rookie Magic...

Rookie Magic Johnson 42 Pts 15 reb 7 ast Full Game Highlights | Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers - Game 6 | 1980 NBA Finals | HOH Throwback ️ Subscri...

Nov 16, 2009 · On May 16, 1980, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson steps in for injured center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and scores 42 points, leading the Lakers to a four games-to-two series...

On May 16, 1980 a rookie Magic Johnson starts at center, records 42 points and 15 rebounds to help the Lakers defeat the 76ers in game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals and secure the title!

May 16, 2024 · The 1980 NBA Finals witnessed an unforgettable performance by Lakers' rookie, Magic Johnson, playing center against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6

Jan 17, 2022 · Rookie Earvin “Magic” Johnson took over the center role because of the loss of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Friday night and scored 42 points to give the Los Angeles Lakers the National Basketball Association championship with a 123-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sep 14, 2021 · Johnson and the Lakers rebounded in 1981-82, winning their division and defeating the 76ers in another six-game NBA Finals in which Johnson repeated as MVP. The season also had its share of...

May 16, 2018 · At Philadelphia’s Spectrum, 18,276 fans watched as Johnson wreaked havoc on their 76ers. Philadelphia had no answer for Johnson until the final five minutes of the game. When the 76ers finally figured it out, they pulled to within two, 103-101.