Upset Special: Iverson Erupts for 48 Points, Stuns Lakers
(Philadelphia 76ers 107, Los Angeles Lakers 101, OT, June 6, 2001)
Eleven playoff games, 11 victories. The Lakers rolled to the 2001 Finals sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs. Only the 56-26 Philadelphia 76ers and reigning NBA MVP Allen Iverson stood in their way from achieving postseason perfection, an accomplishment no team in NBA history could claim.
So, not surprising, the Lakers were the overwhelming favorites, winners of 19 in a row, dating back to April 1. Chants of Sweep! Sweep! filled Staples Center as the Lakers jumped to an early 18-5 lead.
Then Iverson took over.
Jumper from the corner. Bang.
A reckless drive in the lane. Two.
A crossover and swish from top of the key.
Displaying his human blur quickness, Iverson also displayed his amazing ability to make shots from all over the court, scoring 38 points in the first 2 1/2 quarters, as the 76ers took a 73-58 lead.
The Lakers defensive switch, assigning point guard Tyronn Lue to Iverson, appeared to be work, limiting him to three points before he erupted in overtime for a signature 48-point performance, the sixth best in Finals history, as the Sixers pulled off the upset, stunning the Lakers, 107-101.
“We might have shocked a lot of people. I don't think we shocked ourselves,” said Sixers forward Tyrone Hill
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- Reporter: “Is it possible that if you practiced, not you but you would make your teammates better?”
- Iverson: “How in the hell can I make my teammates better by practicing?”
No brotherly love for Kobe an' Co.
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The Finals, NBA
