Playoffs Summary. “I’m going to have to put a guarded statement on that,” he said. His effort in Game 6, when he sustained a seriously sprained ankle but still scored 43 points, stamped him as an NBA legend in the making. Each time he plays, the Boston Celtics forward is risking aggravating the fracture he has in the bone on the inside of his right foot. It takes the pressure all off (Celtic management). The Times Publishes Voter Guide and Election Resources as Early Voting Begins. A look at California’s November ballot propositions. Silva continued to describe the injury as a stress fracture, which is related to overuse. Endorsement: The Times endorses Hoffman, Anderson, Henderson and Han for LACCD. “Hell, yeah. Lakers coach Pat Riley disagreed with that theory. But since then, he has scored more than 30 points just once in his last 28 games--May 10 at Milwaukee, when he scored 34 points while playing 56 minutes in Boston’s 138-137 double-overtime win over the Bucks. Your guide to the 2020 election in California. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The key moment of the series was Magic Johnson's junior sky hook in Game 4. I don’t know medicine.”. “They knew this three months ago. “If it’s major surgery, I say, ‘Get his butt out of here,’ ” Bird said. The Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference and defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 4 games to 2. Those numbers were far below McHale’s regular-season averages of 26.1 points and 9.8 rebounds a game. "What Isiah Thomas did in the second half was just incredible," Riley said. Check out stats on every National Basketball Association Finals MVP winner on ESPN.com. L.A. Lakers defeated Detroit (4-3), Points -- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (35.0)Assists -- John Stockton, Utah Jazz (13.8)Rebounds -- Michael Cage, L.A. Clippers (13.03)Steals -- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (3.2)Blocks -- Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz (3.7)FG % -- Kevin McHale, Boston Celtics (.604)FT % -- Jack Sikma, Milwaukee Bucks (.922)3PT % -- Craig Hodges, Milwaukee Bucks/Phoenix Suns (.491), Most Valuable Player -- Michael Jordan, Chicago BullsRookie of the Year -- Mark Jackson, New York KnicksDefensive Player of the Year -- Michael Jordan, Chicago BullsMost Improved Player -- Kevin Duckworth, Portland Trail BlazersSixth Man of the Year -- Roy Tarpley, Dallas MavericksCoach of the Year -- Doug Moe, Denver NuggetsAll-Star Game MVP -- Michael Jordan, Chicago BullsFinals MVP -- James Worthy, L.A. Lakers. “I think it’ll be OK. My gut feeling is if it hasn’t loosened by now, it won’t. https://sports.yahoo.com/1987-nba-finals-gm6-magic-125657472.html “I hope it doesn’t get any worse. It takes the pressure all off (Celtic management). Is it fair that the decision be left entirely to McHale, who reportedly has seen four specialists, including Daly, who examined McHale Tuesday morning before practice? List of basketball players on Wheaties boxes, https://basketball.fandom.com/wiki/1987_NBA_Finals?oldid=67765. It’s not a life-or-death situation, but it does affect his ability to play basketball.”. Boston won an East-high 57 games, but Detroit, which had pushed the Celtics to the limit in the East finals in 1987, won 54 games and the Central Division. This was the tenth time that the Celtics and Lakers met in the NBA Finals (more than any other Finals matchup). L. A. Lakers defeated Dallas (4-3), NBA Finals Third-year forward A.C. Green, who was coming of age, and veterans Michael Cooper and Kurt Rambis made important contributions. . “Kevin McHale is capable of 30-15 nights,” Laker Coach Pat Riley said. “It’s amazing to me he can play,” said Daly, commenting on the considerable pain McHale is in during a game. “They know Kevin’s hurting and he’s given us everything. Many believed that the league's expansion had spread the talent pool so widely that repeating had become nearly impossible. The Lakers fashioned the NBA's best record at 62-20, with Byron Scott (21.7 ppg) and James Worthy (19.7) assuming a greater share of the scoring load from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird thinks not. NBA Champion . Yes, McHale said, there are times he can’t do some of the things he was doing before he was hurt. I’m going to continue to play on it.”. As the Lakers looked to repeat, a new challenger was rising in the East. “I don’t know how he’s played since March.”. NBA History - 1987 Awards Award: . “He says he’s going to play,” Jones said. Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more. Boston Coach K.C. One of the most memorable moments in Finals history happened in 1988, with Thomas taking center stage. How to vote. Mychal Thompson, a key reserve on the 1987 title team, was now sharing the center spot with Abdul-Jabbar. So he did a peculiar thing. This was the first NBA Championship Series conducted entirely in June. There is evidence he has aggravated the injury in the past month in the series against Milwaukee and Detroit.”. After the Celtics’ first game of the playoffs, against Chicago April 23, McHale said he was feeling as good as he had since suffering the injury. The next day, April 28, McHale was examined by Dr. John Hefferon, the Chicago Bulls’ physician, who diagnosed the injury as an incomplete fracture. Jazz guard John Stockton led the league in assists, marking the first of nine consecutive seasons in which he'd accomplish that feat. Chicago defeated Cleveland (3-2) It’s the doctor’s decision, as well as his. All rights reserved. This week, as Californians began receiving their mail-in ballots and vote centers officially opened, the Los Angeles Times published a collection of voter and election resources in advance of Nov. 3. Daly said that as soon as the season is over, McHale will require surgery, involving the placement of screws in the bone. If I was a rocket scientist, I’d be at MIT now. In the Finals, Los Angeles needed every bit of its homecourt advantage, coming back from a 3-2 deficit to win two close games in the Forum to become the first repeat champions since the 1968-69 Boston Celtics. “It’s his decision (to play tonight),” Daly said. Detroit defeated Washington (3-2) . What issues are on the ballot in California and Los Angeles County. Dallas defeated Denver (4-2), Eastern Conference finals Eastern Conference first round The Lakers' bench was at its deepest. Denver defeated Seattle (3-2) 1987-88 NBA playoffs: Match-ups, rounds results and NBA finals. But for now--be it gallantry or foolishness, coercion or free will--he plans to play on. If Kevin was jeopardizing his future, Dr. Silva should have told him. “I can only point out the risks and stuff. “I don’t think Kevin was able to execute that well last night. The season was notable, too, for some statistical feats. That’s why we’re here.”. . L.A. Lakers defeated San Antonio (3-0) “It’s been like this for so long I don’t remember what it felt like when it was good,” he said. A day after the 1987 Finals, Riley guaranteed the Lakers would repeat. The last time there were no NBA Championship Series games in May was in the 1970–71 season, when the finals (a four-game sweep that year) ended on April 30. Check out this database of MVPs, Defensive Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year, and more all on ESPN.com's NBA Awards page. In the next game, at Indiana, McHale scored 30 points, making 14 of 17 shots. It is also the first NBA Finals series to be conducted on a Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday rotation, which was in use until 1990 and revived since the 2004 NBA Finals; in between the NBA Finals were conducted on a Sunday-Wednesday-Friday rotation. Detroit defeated Chicago (4-1), Western Conference semifinals . It is all here. “I wish people would stop asking me about my foot,” he said. That could result in a further separation of the bone. The 1987 NBA Finals was the championship round of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 1986–87 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. Where to vote. 1987 NBA PLAYOFFS : Less Than Hearty, ... “It’s a hell of a burden to place on a guy, especially in the finals. “I think that’s a fair statement, yes,” Silva replied. Los Angeles Lakers 1988 NBA Champion NBA Finals Los Angeles Lakers 4 - 3 Detroit Pistons. It has come to the point where Kevin McHale may be rolling the dice on his basketball career every time he steps on the court. Basketball Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Dallas defeated Houston (3-1) Not satisfied with the Lakers' position as the Team of the 1980s after four titles, Riley decided that back-to-back titles would stamp his team as one of the all-time greats. “Surgery to that part of the body,” Silva said, “certainly puts his career in jeopardy. “So much depends upon an individual like Kevin, who is so motivated and so much a part of this team. Each team was battle-tested on its way to the Finals, with Detroit going 11-5 and the Lakers 11-6. Detroit defeated Boston (4-2), Western Conference finals Boston defeated Atlanta (4-3) L.A. Lakers defeated Utah (4-3) Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. The key moment of the series was Magic Johnson's junior sky hook in Game 4. “When they carry him off the floor, that’s the last game he can play. Endorsements. First, Michael Jordan became the first player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. The Lakers lead the best-of-seven series, 1-0, after Tuesday night’s runaway 126-113 win at the Forum. “It’s not my decision. General manager Jack McCloskey and coach Chuck Daly had surrounded 6-foot-1 star guard Isiah Thomas with rugged rebounders Bill Laimbeer and Rick Mahorn, scorers Adrian Dantley, Joe Dumars and Vinnie Johnson, and young, aggressive defensive forwards Dennis Rodman and John Salley. I can’t imagine putting pressure on a guy like that. Boston won an East-high 57 games, but Detroit, which had pushed the Celtics to the limit in the East finals in 1987, ... NBA Finals L.A. Lakers defeated Detroit (4-3) SEASON LEADERS. “Sometimes hoping and praying can do more than worrying. Silva said that he has examined McHale a number of times in the last month, including both Monday and Tuesday. Finally, one of the closest statistical margins in NBA history, Michael Cage of the Clippers topped Charles Oakley of the Bulls by .03 rebounds a game to claim the rebounding title. McHale sat out the last game of the Chicago series and the first game of the Milwaukee series, then resumed playing. It probably is going to bump into some part of next year before I play again.”. Thomas scored 25 points in the third quarter, which remains an NBA Finals record. Yet, McHale, who was examined here Wednesday by Dr. Tony Daly, the physician who has treated Boston center Bill Walton’s foot problems, plans to play tonight against the Lakers in Game 2 of the National Basketball Assn. 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