This Day in Sports History: Down Goes Rambis, Down Goes Rambis

In the decade of Magic versus Bird, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were responsible for three of four NBA titles from 1980 to 1983. In 1984, the two franchises met in the first of three NBA Finals match-ups.

The two teams provided fans with several memorable moments in their three championship competitions. However, Game 4 of the '84 finals provided the most controversial event.  

After Los Angeles took Game 1 at the Boston Garden, the Celtics won Game 2 in overtime. As the series moved to the Great Western Forum, Los Angeles scored 137 points in a 33-point rout to take a 2-games-to-1 lead.

Trailing in the series and the game, 76-70, with seven minutes remaining in Game 4, the Celtics faced the prospect of heading back to Boston needing to win three ...

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