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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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  • Shaquille O’Neal 2000 NBA Finals Game 1 vs. Indiana Pacers

  • PTS: 43 REB: 19 BLK: 3 Game Score: 37.9

In 2000, still seeking an NBA title to add to his massive resume, Shaquille O’Neal sent a message to the Indiana Pacers that this was the year he would fulfill his championship dreams.

In game one, O’Neal scored 43 points to lead the Lakers to 104-87 win, it was the most points scored by a Laker in a Finals game since Wilt Chamberlain scored 45 points in 1970. O’Neal’s game score of 37.9 remains the second highest ever for a Laker in Finals game.

O’Neal would go on to lead the Lakers to a six game series win and usher in a new Lakers dynasty, winning three straight titles at the start of the new millennium that has hosted five NBA Championship-winning teams.

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