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In the 1980s, Magic Johnson and the Lakers
battled Larry Bird and the Celtics. Michael
Jordan thrilled fans as he carried the
Chicago Bulls to six titles in the 1990s. And
in the 2010s, Stephen Curry helped make
the Golden State Warriors the team to beat.
Michael Jordan’s scoring average of more than 30
points per game is the highest ever in the NBA.
Inside the Game
Since the first BAA Finals in 1947, the Lakers and Celtics have ruled the
league. The Celtics have won a record 17 titles, while the Lakers have 16.
The two teams have won almost half of all the NBA titles.
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