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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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  • Wilt Chamberlain 1972 NBA Finals Game 5 vs. New York Knicks

  • PTS: 24 REB: 29 AST: 8 BLK: 8 (unofficial)

By the 1972 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were still seeking their first NBA title after moving to Los Angeles. With core players Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain getting older and Elgin Baylor newly retired, the 1972 NBA Finals served as last chance for the team to finally win that title.

Going into game five the Lakers held a 3-1 series lead with a chance to clinch the title at home. Unfortunately, Chamberlain sustained injuries to both wrists and had to play with soft casts on both wrists.

Despite his injuries Chamberlain made sure the Lakers would not be denied flirting with a quadruple double with 24 points, 29 rebounds, eight blocks and eight assists in 47 minutes.

Blocks were not official stats yet, but Chamberlain’s presence in the middle stymied the Knicks and the Lakers clinched their first title in LA, 114-110.

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