1987 marked the first playoff appearance by the Golden State Warriors in nine years. After finishing the season with a 42-40 record under head coach George Karl, the Warriors faced the Utah Jazz in the first round.
They lost first two games in Utah and fell into an early 0-2 hole. They would bounce back and took Games 3, 4, and 5 to become the first team to overcome a 0-2 series deficit in a best of five series in NBA history. Their reward was a date with the powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers.
The Matchup
The Showtime Lakers were one of the greatest teams in the history of the league.