Product Details

• Actors: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pat Riley, James Worthy, Byron Scott
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 7
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Team Marketing
• DVD Release Date: March 27, 2007
• Run Time: 690 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000LC3IH4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,726 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Relive the return to glory as the Los Angeles Lakers take on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in a legendary 1984-85 NBA Finals match up. Experience the excitement of the Lakers' historic ninth NBA Championship in this action-packed 7-disc DVD collector's set. You get all six games, each in its entirety and original broadcast form, plus a thrilling year-end recap featuring sizzling highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars description, December 18, 2006

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Jason Burke - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Los Angeles Lakers 1985 NBA Champions - Return to Glory (DVD)

Game 1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar personally apologizes to his Lakers teammates following the Game One loss for his sub-par performance in what is dubbed "The Memorial Day Massacre." - 1
Game 2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar bounces back big time with 30 points and 17 rebounds to help the Lakers steal Game Two on the parquet floors of Boston Garden. - 2
Game 3 The Lakers return to the fabulous Forum and hand the fans a victory. With 26 points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes history by becoming the NBA's all-time leading playoff scorer. - 3
Game 4 After a second half surge, Lakers fans go wild when Magic Johnson grabs a clutch rebound and sinks a jumper to tie the game at 105 with 19 seconds remaining. Boston pulls it out in a squeaker. - 4
Game 5 In the second quarter, Coach Pat Riley makes a bold defensive switch, putting Kurt Rambis on Boston's Robert Parish. The Lakers immediately go on a 14-3 run before halftime and emerge victorious. - 5
Game 6 The Lakers win their ninth NBA title and become the first opposing team to win an NBA championship at the Boston Garden. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is named MVP. - 6
YEAR ENDER SYNOPSIS It was the rematch of the decade, and a rivalry for the ages. By 1985 the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers had established themselves as the NBA's finest. Now for a second straight season, these perennial powerhouses were set to do battle once again for the NBA Championship. Determined to avenge their heartbreaking NBA Finals loss to Boston just one year earlier, the Lakers refused to be denied in this ultimate clash of the titans. - 7

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Caveat Emptor..., March 29, 2007

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Eric Mayforth (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Los Angeles Lakers 1985 NBA Champions - Return to Glory (DVD)

Almost all of the first half of Game 1 is not included. This is not the series in its entirety.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where is game 1?, March 30, 2007

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Marcus Jimenez (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Los Angeles Lakers 1985 NBA Champions - Return to Glory (DVD)

This championship series along with '84 is basketball at its best. Bird, Magic, Kareem, Mchale, Worthy etc, etc. My problem along with many other purchasers I'm sure is game 1. Yes I know this is a Laker dvd and Boston embaressed them but that does not mean you can't show it. Actually I believe that blowout was a blessing for the Lakers, it woke them up. Most teams would have thrown in the towel after that beatdown but not these guys. You could see the fire in their eyes and the determanation from game 2 on to winning the title in 6 on Boston's home court. All six games have the opening music and credits with Musburger narrating key points of prior games. All in all a must have set for anyone who loves pure basketball. I just wish that game 1 was shown in it's entirety!!!