THROWBACK THURSDAY: This Day in the NBA History

This Day June 16(Philippines) and June 15 (America) the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-96 in Game 5 of NBA Finals 2001, completing the most dominating playoff run in NBA history. The Lakers won the series 4 games to 1. The Lakers posted a 15-1 record and .937 winning percentage in NBA Playoffs 2001, both NBA records. Shaquille O'Neal was named NBA Finals MVP for the second consecutive season, joining Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players to win consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards.

Lets take a flash back on some highlights in the game 5 of 2001 NBA Finals: