![ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter: "On this date in 1980, Magic Johnson scores 42 points in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, clinching the Lakers' NBA title over the 76ers. The ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter: "On this date in 1980, Magic Johnson scores 42 points in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, clinching the Lakers' NBA title over the 76ers. The](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FS2mwUOXsAEA21D.jpg)
ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter: "On this date in 1980, Magic Johnson scores 42 points in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, clinching the Lakers' NBA title over the 76ers. The
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![NBA Buzz on Twitter: "On this date in 1980, a rookie Magic Johnson replaced an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabber at center, scored 42 PTS, and led Los Angeles to the 1980 NBA championship NBA Buzz on Twitter: "On this date in 1980, a rookie Magic Johnson replaced an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabber at center, scored 42 PTS, and led Los Angeles to the 1980 NBA championship](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYJn_w-XQAAFt3F.jpg)
NBA Buzz on Twitter: "On this date in 1980, a rookie Magic Johnson replaced an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabber at center, scored 42 PTS, and led Los Angeles to the 1980 NBA championship
One Sports on Instagram: “With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar out, rookie point guard Magic Johnson started at center in Game 6 to win the 1980 #NBA championship and take home…”
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Michael Cooper shares how a 20-year-old Magic Johnson became the Lakers' leader in the 1980 NBA Finals - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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Spectrum SportsNet - Magic Johnson sealed his first NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers after dropping 42 PTS, 15 REB, 7 AST in Game 6 of the 1980 Finals. Watch the
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![NBA History ar Twitter: "Happy Birthday, @MagicJohnson (58) Eight NBA Finals appearances in the '80s; five NBA championships (3 time Finals MVP: 1980, 1982, 1987) https://t.co/WbJhw4FPmv" / Twitter NBA History ar Twitter: "Happy Birthday, @MagicJohnson (58) Eight NBA Finals appearances in the '80s; five NBA championships (3 time Finals MVP: 1980, 1982, 1987) https://t.co/WbJhw4FPmv" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHOSD7AW0AA0soN.jpg)