#2: 1984 – Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks
Madison Square Garden on Christmas can carry a little magic of its own, and in 1984, the building felt electric. Magic Johnson manoeuvred the offence with that unforgettable calm, while Larry Bird (always the quiet competitor) knocked down shots that made even opposing fans nod. Though the Celtics and Knicks were the official matchup, the Bird-Magic storyline followed them everywhere that season.
provided by constative.com
The game was symbolic of a league shifting into a new golden age.