Great partnership
1960–1972Los Angeles Lakers
Elgin Baylor & Jerry West
Two revolutionary scorers repeatedly pushed Boston to the limit and established the Lakers' first Los Angeles identity.
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Greatest duos · 1960–1972
Elgin Baylor & Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Two revolutionary scorers repeatedly pushed Boston to the limit and established the Lakers' first Los Angeles identity.
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Defining games
Curated games from the partnership, season or same championship core. The order favors stakes, historical meaning and how clearly the group’s identity appears on the floor.
NBA Finals
1962Game5
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
BOSTONCELTICS
Score hidden
APR 14, 1962
Lakers vs Celtics
1962 NBA Finals Game 5
NBA Finals
1962Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
Score hidden
APR 18, 1962
Celtics vs Lakers
1962 NBA Finals Game 7
NBA Finals
1969Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
Score hidden
MAY 5, 1969
Celtics vs Lakers
1969 NBA Finals Game 7