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Mar 30

Hawks Take Semifinal Series from Lakers, Now Face Warriors

Mar. 30, 1964 - As a decoration for his outstanding service under fire in tonight’s playoff victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Len...

Mar 29

Lakers Top Hawks in L.A., Series Tied at 2-2

Mar. 29, 1964 - The Lakers climbed off the floor in the second half, and with the roaring approval of 13,862 L.A. Sports Arena fans,...

Mar 25

Lakers Win a Nailbiter in L.A.

Mar. 25, 1964 - Although 11,728 highly partisan fans died a thousand deaths, the Lakers, on Elgin Baylor’s 22-foot jump shot in the final...

Mar 23

Hawks Take 2-0 Series Lead on Lakers in NBA Semifinals

Mar. 23, 1964 - Chalk up two for the defense. That’s the answer you get if you ask one of the St. Louis Hawks how they gained a 2-0...

Mar 14

Warriors Dominate Lakers in L.A. as Chamberlain Shines

Mar. 14, 1964 - Wilt Chamberlain, 7-1 ace of the San Francisco Warriors, methodically chopped up the Lakers tonight before 11,876 at the...

Dec 27, 2023

Celtics Coast To Victory over Lakers

Dec. 27, 1963 - The Boston Celtics led through all but the opening five minutes last night as they coasted to their third straight...

Dec 26, 2023

Lakers Sneak Past Knicks as Jerry West Shines

Dec. 26, 1963 - What started as a great night for Art Heyman (pictured), prize rookie of the New York Knicks, ended as a tremendous...

Dec 18, 2023

Lakers Destroy 76ers in L.A.

Dec. 18, 1963 - The Lakers sputtered and stumbled on occasion tonight, but for the most part they resembled a division champion as they...

Dec 6, 2023

Lakers Top Warriors Despite Chamberlain’s 59 Points

Dec. 6, 1963 - Wilt Chamberlain picked tonight to register the season’s high score for an individual, but he happened to run into the...

Dec 4, 2023

Bullets Win Third Straight in Triumph over Lakers

Dec. 4, 1963 - The Bullets limited the Los Angeles Lakers to one field goal in their first 17 attempts tonight at the Baltimore Civic...

Nov 27, 2023

Warriors Crush Knicks as Chamberlain Sets Another Record

Nov. 27, 1963 - Wilt Chamberlain set a record for consecutive field goals tonight as the San Francisco Warriors crushed the New York...

Nov 21, 2023

Lakers Whip Hawks, Take Over First Place in Western Division

Nov. 21, 1963 - Jerry West’s amazingly accurate jump shooting gave Los Angeles a 21-point first-half lead tonight at the L.A. Sports...

Nov 15, 2023

76ers Come Back to Beat Lakers in Philadelphia

Nov. 15, 1963 - The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 67-52 third-quarter deficit tonight behind the shooting of Hal Greer and Lee Shaffer to...

Nov 13, 2023

Celtics Hold On To Defeat Lakers Before Huge Crowd at Madison Square Garden

Nov. 13, 1963 - The Boston Celtics blew a 20-point first-half lead, battled furiously through 10 ties in the third period, and then went...

Nov 6, 2023

Lakers Top Knicks as Baylor Shines

Nov. 6, 1963 - The real Elgin Baylor stood up tonight, and it was a good thing because the Lakers couldn’t have won without him. Even...

Apr 24, 2023

🚨Celtics Win Fifth Straight Championship in Cousy’s Final Game

Apr. 24, 1963 - Bob Cousy made a smashing farewell, and the Boston Celtics kept their dynasty alive tonight as they turned back a...

Apr 21, 2023

Lakers Win in Boston, Celtic Series Lead is 3-2

Apr. 21, 1963 - The Lakers spoiled the biggest party planned in Boston since that famous Tea affair. Bostonians were all set to celebrate...

Apr 19, 2023

Celtics Earn Tough Road Victory of Lakers, Lead Series 3-1

Apr. 19, 1963 - The world champion Boston Celtics, although staggering all over the place at the finish, virtually wrapped up their fifth...

Apr 17, 2023

Lakers Cut Celtics’ Series Lead to 2-1

Apr. 17, 1963 - The Lakers stormed back into the NBA finals tonight at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. With their great one-two punch of...

Apr 16, 2023

Celtics Take 2-0 Series Lead over Lakers as Russell and Cousy Shine

Apr. 16, 1963 - The proud world champion Boston Celtics, with Bob Cousy and Bill Russell at their scintillating best, took another giant...