The Lakers lost Magic Johnson to injury in the third quarter yet gallantly fought on. But again it was the Pistons highpowered backcourt of Dumars (33 points), Thomas (21), and Vinnie Johnson (18 ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar admitted his biggest regret before retiring in 1989 was that the NBA Finals didn’t go the distance, wishing for a seven-game battle with Detroit.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar admitted his biggest regret before retiring in 1989 was that the NBA Finals didn’t go the distance, wishing for a seven-game battle with Detroit.