Game 2, 1986-87 NBA Finals
June 4, 1987 · The Forum, Inglewood, California
Game 2, 1986-87 NBA Finals: LALLos Angeles Lakers 141–122 Boston Celtics, at The Forum, Inglewood, California on June 4, 1987.
Magic Johnson recorded 20 assists as the Lakers took a 2-0 series lead with a season-high-margin 19-point win.
Box score
| LALLos Angeles Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| James Worthy | 23 | 3 | 3 |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 23 | 3 | 3 |
| Magic Johnson | 22 | 5 | 20 |
| Byron Scott | 24 | 3 | 5 |
| A.C. Green | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Bench (10+ points): Michael Cooper (21)
| BCBoston Celtics starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Danny Ainge | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Larry Bird | 23 | 10 | 4 |
| Robert Parish | 17 | 14 | 4 |
| Dennis Johnson | 20 | 4 | 9 |
| Kevin McHale | 20 | 2 | 3 |
Bench (10+ points): Sam Vincent (10), Fred Roberts (16)
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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