Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies

Lines were crossed

2017 · 1h 25m

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About Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies

There are rivalries, and then there is the Celtics versus the Lakers.

“Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies,” a five-hour, three-part 30 for 30 film event, chronicles the storied franchises’ epic clashes and relives the Boston-LA battle from both sides with sensational footage and fresh, insightful interviews.

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Ended
TMDB rating
Not rated
Seasons
1
Episodes
3

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Part 1 episode still
S1 E1102 min

Part 1

The Celtics and Lakers played three riveting NBA Finals in a four-year span during the mid-1980s that fueled the popularity of the league and set the stage for the tremendous growth and heightened profile the NBA has enjoyed since.

TMDB 9.3/10 from 3 votes

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S1 E252 min

Part 2

Boston's Larry Bird and LA's Magic Johnson headline rosters full of charisma and talent as their teams collide in the epic 1984 NBA Finals. The two had previously met in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game, and now welcomed a second title clash.

TMDB 9.3/10 from 3 votes

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S1 E3100 min

Part 3

When the Celtics and Lakers meet again in the 1985 and 1987 NBA Finals, the teams' disdain and animosity for each other gradually turns to mutual respect -- led by superstars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The rivalry continues after Bird and Magic retire.

TMDB 10.0/10 from 2 votes

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