Shaquille O'Neal developed a ruthless approach in the NBA Finals after letting Hakeem Olajuwon get to his head in 1985.

Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon was one who stood out among the rest. Abdul-Jabbar was so impressed with 'The Dream' ...

Hakeem Olajuwon did not hold back his disgust at the time. "It's a disgrace to not even be in competition for the Celtics," Olajuwon said ahead of Game 3 of the 1985 NBA Finals via UPI.

One of the more famous Los Angeles Lakers playoff moments revolves around the big shot-making of Robert Horry. His game-winning 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 NBA Playoffs is ...

Hakeem Olajuwon says the 1986 Celtics were the perfect basketball squad. Search query. ... he and his Houston crew easily defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.

Tracy McGrady reflects on legendary battles with Kobe Bryant, praising the Black Mamba’s obsession with greatness and fierce ...

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer. LOS ANGELES - Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Hakeem Olajuwon and Nikola Jokic are two of the greatest NBA centers of all time, ... and 9.5 assists per game, leading Denver past the likes of the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, ...

The Houston Rockets were aiming to win the championship in the 1986 playoffs, but needed to get past a huge hurdle in the Los Angeles Lakers. Further, the key to achieving that was to figure out ...

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant needed 37 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and he did just that tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant is now ...

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 140-132. (AP Photo/Jae C ...