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Los Angeles Lakers: Greatest NBA Finals performances in team history

By Jamaal Artis

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: A general view of the final shot of the Boston Celtics during their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: A general view of the final shot of the Boston Celtics during their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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  • James Worthy 1988 NBA Finals Game 7 vs. Detroit Pistons
  • PTS: 36 REB: 16 AST: 10 Game Score: 35.0

James Worthy earned his nickname “Big Game James” due to his ability to elevate his play in the playoffs. No game epitomized this more than game seven of the 1988 NBA Finals.

Worthy put the Lakers on his back and was able to get a triple double for the first and only time in his career. By leading the Lakers to a 108-105 win, Worthy was named NBA Finals MVP, he still the only Laker to get a triple double in a Game 7 Finals and win the game.

His game score 35.0 remains the fifth highest in Lakers Finals history. By coming up big when they needed him most, the Lakers also became the first back to back champions in 19 years. Big Game James was truly Worthy of that moniker.

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