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Tensions reach a new peak between the Lakers and Celtics, especially between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, during the 1984 NBA Finals.

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

What Is and What Should Never Be

The Lakers win another championship, but after humiliating defeats, they have to regroup.

Beat L.A.

Superstar Earvin Magic Johnson and Coach Westhead clash; Jerry West picks up the pieces.

The Hamburger Hamlet

Magic Johnson's record contract causes resentment in the dressing room and on the court.

The New World

In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from a small-town boy to a position as a sought-after player.

The Second Coming

Following Earvin's lackluster return, Pat and West angle to trade for a new star player, while Buss courts a figure from his past.

The Magic Is Back

As the Lakers enter a new season, Buss bets big on his players and children; an on-court injury threatens the team's future.

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

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A dramatic look at the glitz and glamour of 1980s Los Angeles and the rise of the NBA's Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss and Magic Johnson.

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