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1977 Los Angeles Lakers: A Return To The League’s Elite

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The Los Angeles Lakers came into 1977 looking to get the ship turned around. A franchise that had won the title in 1972 and made the Finals nine times since relocating to Los Angeles in 1961, had fallen short of the playoffs two straight years following the retirement of the great Jerry West. Changes were […]

1977 Denver Nuggets: Arriving From The ABA

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The 1977 Denver Nuggets were a big part of a historic pivot point in NBA history. There were one of four American Basketball Association (ABA) franchises that were merged into the NBA, and effectively ushering in the league’s modern era. With questions lingering as to how well the ABA newcomers could do, the Nuggets vindicated […]