Ralph Sampson on trolling Magic Johnson after the Rockets stunned the Lakers in 1986 WCF: "We're gonna beat you in Houston anyway"

L.A.'s 1986 playoff loss to Sampson's Houston was the only time the Lakers missed the NBA Finals from 1982 to 1989.

"They said, 'S–t, it's going to be easy'" - Ralph Sampson recalls how the Rockets shocked the defending champion Lakers in 1986

Even as the series opener got underway, many became certain that the “Showtime” Lakers were too tough of an opponent for ...
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Bill Walton recalled facing Hakeem Olajuwon in the 1986 Finals: "The hardest elbow I ever received"

The late Bill Walton had always recognized the skill and strength of Hakeem Olajuwon. For "Big Red," every matchup with Olajuwon was a nightmare, especially considering he was already past his prime ...