Ep 6. 1977 NBA Finals Game 6

In the sixth episode of the eighth season of the NBA series, fans are taken back in time to the year 1977 for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The episode provides an in-depth look at the game that ultimately crowned the Portland Trail Blazers as the NBA champions of that year.

With the score tied at two games apiece after the first four games of the series, the Trail Blazers knew that Game 6 would be critical in determining the winners of the championship. Led by All-Star forward Maurice Lucas and point guard Lionel Hollins, the Trail Blazers were determined to secure their first NBA championship in franchise history.

The game was played at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, with the 76ers looking to force a Game 7 and win their second championship in team history. The first quarter saw both teams trading baskets, with neither able to establish a significant lead. However, it was the Trail Blazers who took control in the second quarter, outscoring the 76ers 35-21 to take a commanding lead at halftime.

The second half saw the 76ers mount a comeback, with center Darryl Dawkins and shooting guard Doug Collins leading the way. However, the Trail Blazers refused to cede their lead, with Lucas and Hollins continuing to make big plays. The game ultimately went down to the wire, with the 76ers having a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but a missed shot by Collins gave the Trail Blazers the victory and the championship.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to interviews with players from both teams, including Lucas, Hollins, Dawkins, and Collins. The episode also includes rare footage from the game, providing fans with a firsthand look at one of the most exciting NBA Finals games in history.

Overall, the sixth episode of the eighth season of the NBA series provides an engaging and informative look at Game 6 of the 1977 NBA Finals. The episode is sure to be a hit with fans of the Trail Blazers and 76ers, as well as fans of classic NBA games.