When glancing over the history of the NBA, two franchises stand out above the rest. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics remain the anchors of success, accounting for 33 of the 71 total championships in league history.
Many battles set the stage for some of the greatest NBA Finals moments, whether recently during the Lakers’ Game 7 victory at Staples Center in 2010, or going back to the days of Jerry West and Elgin Baylor.
On this day in Lakers history, Baylor set an NBA Finals record with 61 points in what was regarded as a crucial swing game.