I read that the Lakers got 40 free throws in that game? Lol I don’t follow NBA but isn’t that a ridiculously high number? Like as odd it would be for Mahomes to throw 70 passes in a game?
That was a damn good Lakers team.
But, they weren't as dominant as '00 and '01
Sacramento was AWESOME, and probably one of the most enjoyable teams to watch of the last 25-30 years. The passing with Webb and Vlade inside was spectacular.
The thing is, Game 4 in LA was a complete flip in the series. This is the infamous Horry 3 at the buzzer off the top out. Without that, I don't think the league could have worked their magic.
Sacramento was the better team that year, just by a few slivers.
BUT
LA had Kobe and Shaq, the two best players on the court (Cwebb 3rd). Game 7 goes to OT at Arco and having great players won out.
The shame was the foul fest in G6.
Lakers 40-25 in FTAs and FIFTEEN of those were in the last 3 mins.
Truly great series though.
2002 Sacramento and 1992 Portland are easily the best teams that didn't win a 'ship since 1990.