1 00:00:06,923 --> 00:00:09,175 ♪ ♪ 2 00:00:09,259 --> 00:00:10,969 It was a polio year, 3 00:00:11,052 --> 00:00:13,096 and I was 6 years old, 4 00:00:13,179 --> 00:00:14,723 and my mother decides to teach me 5 00:00:14,806 --> 00:00:17,100 every card and board game known to man. 6 00:00:17,183 --> 00:00:20,478 Gin rummy, blackjack, poker, bridge. 7 00:00:20,562 --> 00:00:22,439 Eventually, we landed on Monopoly. 8 00:00:22,522 --> 00:00:25,525 Now, Monopoly takes strategy, 9 00:00:25,608 --> 00:00:27,902 and skill, like those other games, 10 00:00:27,986 --> 00:00:30,572 but it also throws in an element of chance. 11 00:00:30,655 --> 00:00:33,199 So, no matter how good you are at the game, 12 00:00:33,283 --> 00:00:34,909 the bad breaks come, 13 00:00:34,993 --> 00:00:36,661 and they knock you on your ass. 14 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:39,998 And, well, lately, we've had a few of those. 15 00:00:40,081 --> 00:00:42,041 Frank Mariani: "Banker's up your ass. 16 00:00:42,125 --> 00:00:43,418 Pay three million bucks." 17 00:00:43,501 --> 00:00:45,336 "Coach falls off bike. 18 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:47,380 Go back 10 spaces." 19 00:00:47,464 --> 00:00:49,799 "Mother diagnosed with metastatic cancer. 20 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:52,218 Stare into abyss." 21 00:00:52,302 --> 00:00:55,430 Yeah. So, it turns out my mother wasn't losing her marbles. 22 00:00:55,513 --> 00:00:59,726 It was cancer giving her strokes. Anyway... 23 00:00:59,809 --> 00:01:03,480 Thing about luck is, it cuts both ways. 24 00:01:03,563 --> 00:01:06,983 You hold on long enough, and you stay in the game. 25 00:01:07,984 --> 00:01:09,444 It's the law of big numbers. 26 00:01:10,361 --> 00:01:11,738 Eventually... 27 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:13,907 it goes your way. 28 00:01:13,990 --> 00:01:17,994 "Win NBA Championship. Find happiness and peace you seek." 29 00:01:18,953 --> 00:01:19,954 (ding) 30 00:01:20,038 --> 00:01:21,873 My point is... 31 00:01:21,956 --> 00:01:23,291 I'm fucking due. 32 00:01:23,374 --> 00:01:26,252 ("My Favorite Mutiny" by The Coup playing 33 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:29,047 ♪ ♪ 34 00:01:31,716 --> 00:01:33,009 ♪ There it is ♪ 35 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:35,386 ♪ ♪ 36 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:46,314 ♪ Check it out ♪ 37 00:01:46,397 --> 00:01:48,107 ♪ Move, if you got the nerve ♪ 38 00:01:48,191 --> 00:01:49,651 ♪ Lash out for your just desserts ♪ 39 00:01:49,734 --> 00:01:50,985 ♪ It's not just the worth ♪ 40 00:01:51,069 --> 00:01:52,821 ♪ Some of y'all heads up in the clouds ♪ 41 00:01:52,904 --> 00:01:54,364 ♪ I'ma bring y'all back to earth ♪ 42 00:01:54,447 --> 00:01:55,865 ♪ It's Black back to burn ♪ 43 00:01:55,949 --> 00:01:57,534 ♪ Bullshit y'all talkin' 'bout ♪ 44 00:01:57,617 --> 00:01:58,451 ♪ Out ya mouth ♪ 45 00:01:58,535 --> 00:01:59,494 ♪ I'm not concerned ♪ 46 00:01:59,577 --> 00:02:00,662 ♪ 'Cause y'all got to learn ♪ 47 00:02:00,745 --> 00:02:02,038 ♪ It's y'all turn like Detroit Red ♪ 48 00:02:02,121 --> 00:02:03,623 ♪ When his head had a Ultra Perm ♪ 49 00:02:03,706 --> 00:02:05,667 ♪ The long walk'll burn your bare heels ♪ 50 00:02:05,750 --> 00:02:07,043 ♪ So throw on your boots ♪ 51 00:02:07,126 --> 00:02:08,753 ♪ The game camouflaged like army suits ♪ 52 00:02:08,837 --> 00:02:10,338 ♪ But I can see it more clear ♪ 53 00:02:10,421 --> 00:02:12,006 ♪ 'Cause I came with The Coup in here ♪ 54 00:02:12,090 --> 00:02:13,508 ♪ Ring the alarm and form the troops ♪ 55 00:02:13,591 --> 00:02:16,010 ♪ Send 'em out into the world Go to war in a fluke ♪ 56 00:02:16,094 --> 00:02:18,179 ♪ Eye to eye with the enemy you sworn to shoot ♪ 57 00:02:18,263 --> 00:02:19,889 ♪ Now comin' at ya neck sick o' hearin' ♪ 58 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:21,182 ♪ Something wrong with me ♪ 59 00:02:21,266 --> 00:02:22,892 ♪ Motherfucker somethin' wrong with you ♪ 60 00:02:22,976 --> 00:02:25,395 ♪ When the chief just way too smart to question ♪ 61 00:02:25,478 --> 00:02:27,188 ♪ The enemy the brothers of a dark complexion ♪ 62 00:02:27,272 --> 00:02:29,524 ♪ The governments of the world is shark infested ♪ 63 00:02:29,607 --> 00:02:32,026 ♪ They heavy on weaponry like Charlton Heston ♪ 64 00:02:32,110 --> 00:02:34,654 ♪ Man, yeah, it gets low here ♪ 65 00:02:34,737 --> 00:02:37,156 ♪ Real low Know what I'm talkin' 'bout? ♪ 66 00:02:37,240 --> 00:02:39,742 (vocalizing) 67 00:02:40,827 --> 00:02:43,037 ♪ Yeah, yo, it gets low... ♪ 68 00:02:43,121 --> 00:02:45,415 ♪ ♪ 69 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:52,714 -(static) -(siren wailing) 70 00:02:54,048 --> 00:02:56,593 -(whistle blows -(crowd cheering) 71 00:02:56,676 --> 00:02:57,886 -(grunt) -(crowd gasps) 72 00:02:59,554 --> 00:03:01,931 Chick Hearn: Well, that stings, Patrick. Lakers staring down 73 00:03:02,015 --> 00:03:03,349 the barrel of another loss, 74 00:03:03,433 --> 00:03:06,269 now hanging on to first in the division by a wee thread. 75 00:03:06,352 --> 00:03:09,230 Momentum is wearing off. With Jack McKinney out, 76 00:03:09,314 --> 00:03:12,066 -Paul Westhead is trying to do an awful lot all by himself. -Pat Riley: Hey! Psst! 77 00:03:12,150 --> 00:03:13,943 Kid! Come here! 78 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:16,279 Defense! 79 00:03:16,362 --> 00:03:18,197 Jesus fucking Christ. Jack, what the fuck? 80 00:03:18,281 --> 00:03:20,283 -Okay, come on! -Hey, Coach! 81 00:03:20,366 --> 00:03:21,576 Get me back in the game! 82 00:03:21,659 --> 00:03:23,578 Come on, Coach. Get me back in there! 83 00:03:23,661 --> 00:03:25,830 -Get Silk outta there! -Come on! 84 00:03:25,914 --> 00:03:28,291 Get your goddamn head outta your ass, for Christ's sake! 85 00:03:28,374 --> 00:03:29,959 Fan: You suck, Westhead, you suck! 86 00:03:30,043 --> 00:03:31,753 -Ref! -You're outta timeouts. 87 00:03:31,836 --> 00:03:33,713 Riley said that I should tell you. 88 00:03:36,382 --> 00:03:38,259 Fuck! Okay. 89 00:03:38,343 --> 00:03:39,636 ♪ ♪ 90 00:03:39,719 --> 00:03:41,262 Cooper, foul! Take the foul! 91 00:03:41,346 --> 00:03:43,097 -(whistle blows) -Hearn: Well, Michael Cooper takes 92 00:03:43,181 --> 00:03:45,433 an intentional foul, and, uh, well, 93 00:03:45,516 --> 00:03:47,226 you gotta wonder whose intent it was 94 00:03:47,310 --> 00:03:49,479 because he's picked up his sixth foul, 95 00:03:49,562 --> 00:03:51,856 -and he has fouled out of the game. -No, no, you're staying in. 96 00:03:51,940 --> 00:03:55,234 -Coach, that's six. I'm out of the game. -Okay, Chones! 97 00:03:55,318 --> 00:03:57,362 Ankle. He's in the locker room. 98 00:04:00,990 --> 00:04:02,241 Landsberger? 99 00:04:03,242 --> 00:04:05,453 -Me? Landsberger? -Yes! Come on. 100 00:04:05,536 --> 00:04:08,331 You out your goddamn mind, man. You out your goddamn mind. 101 00:04:08,414 --> 00:04:11,250 (crowd jeering) 102 00:04:16,756 --> 00:04:18,216 Let's focus up, guys. 103 00:04:20,301 --> 00:04:21,844 Norman Nixon: Alright, Country, look. 104 00:04:21,928 --> 00:04:23,346 Go quick. Two for one, yeah? 105 00:04:23,429 --> 00:04:25,807 Y'all take off on the inbounds, and I'll hit you on the flop. 106 00:04:25,890 --> 00:04:28,476 -Word. -Cool? Cool? You good, Coach? 107 00:04:29,727 --> 00:04:31,896 Alright, we got ya, Coach. 108 00:04:33,898 --> 00:04:35,441 Jerry West: You need to cut bait. 109 00:04:35,525 --> 00:04:37,568 Bill Sharman: You're jumping the gun. He's jumping the gun. 110 00:04:37,652 --> 00:04:39,153 West-- Westhead's still getting his sea legs. 111 00:04:39,237 --> 00:04:41,114 Oh, fucking-- You can't teach a pig to paint, Bill. 112 00:04:41,197 --> 00:04:43,116 I mean, the boys, th-they're out there, treating him like 113 00:04:43,199 --> 00:04:45,952 a substitute fuckin' teacher 'cause that's what he is. 114 00:04:46,035 --> 00:04:47,495 Fellas are coaching themselves. 115 00:04:47,578 --> 00:04:49,664 -And we're surviving it. -For now. 116 00:04:49,747 --> 00:04:51,457 What are you even doing here, Jerry? 117 00:04:51,541 --> 00:04:53,042 Shouldn't you be on a golf course? 118 00:04:53,126 --> 00:04:54,794 Oh! Fuck it! I may be retired, Bill, 119 00:04:54,877 --> 00:04:56,587 but I ain't fuckin' Helen Keller! 120 00:04:56,671 --> 00:04:59,632 -I can see what's going on! I give a fuck! I care! -Jerry Buss: Okay. Okay! 121 00:04:59,716 --> 00:05:01,384 You don't think Paul can hold the fort 122 00:05:01,467 --> 00:05:03,011 until McKinney is back on his feet? 123 00:05:03,094 --> 00:05:05,346 It depends. How soon is that? 124 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:07,557 Docs don't know. Maybe the All-Star game. 125 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:10,393 See? Or maybe the Playoffs. 126 00:05:10,476 --> 00:05:11,561 Then it becomes a chess match. 127 00:05:11,644 --> 00:05:13,938 If we don't have a real coach soon, 128 00:05:14,022 --> 00:05:16,190 you may as well give up on the fuckin' season. 129 00:05:16,274 --> 00:05:18,776 I'm not giving up on anything. 130 00:05:18,860 --> 00:05:20,445 Then Elgin Baylor's our guy. 131 00:05:20,528 --> 00:05:22,864 Y... Your guy. 132 00:05:22,947 --> 00:05:24,198 I just heard from him. 133 00:05:24,282 --> 00:05:27,035 Rumors hit him, too, that we may need reinforcements. 134 00:05:27,118 --> 00:05:29,078 Lifetime Laker, guys respect him. 135 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,289 Good story. Hell, great fuckin' story for the fans. 136 00:05:31,372 --> 00:05:32,790 Shit, I woulda hired him the first time around 137 00:05:32,874 --> 00:05:35,752 if we had the chance, but, uh, him leaving Utah now? 138 00:05:35,835 --> 00:05:38,296 Well, that's just kismet. Lady luck. 139 00:05:38,379 --> 00:05:40,965 We play his brand of offense, he slots right in. 140 00:05:41,049 --> 00:05:43,760 And if we pull the trigger soon... 141 00:05:43,843 --> 00:05:45,720 Well, he's still got time to make some changes 142 00:05:45,803 --> 00:05:47,388 and make the team his own. 143 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:48,973 I'm telling you. It's shit 144 00:05:49,057 --> 00:05:51,517 -or get off the pot. -Alright. 145 00:05:51,601 --> 00:05:53,394 We bring him in as a sub. 146 00:05:53,478 --> 00:05:55,146 And what happens when McKinney's ready? 147 00:05:55,229 --> 00:05:57,231 Well, that's going to be the problem. 148 00:05:57,315 --> 00:05:59,567 No coach worth his salt is going to come in as a temp, 149 00:05:59,650 --> 00:06:01,819 so you'll have to make Elgin... 150 00:06:01,903 --> 00:06:04,155 you know, a guarantee, probably the end of the season. 151 00:06:04,238 --> 00:06:05,907 You're saying cut bait on McKinney, too. 152 00:06:05,990 --> 00:06:07,742 It's a big risk, changing horses. 153 00:06:07,825 --> 00:06:10,912 West: It's all a fucking big risk, Bill. I mean, shit. 154 00:06:10,995 --> 00:06:12,371 Your best bet's in the hospital, 155 00:06:12,455 --> 00:06:14,749 you got Hamlet on the sideline looking for his fuckin' dick. 156 00:06:14,832 --> 00:06:17,085 All I'm saying is "interim." 157 00:06:18,836 --> 00:06:21,714 It must end. It's what the fuckin' word means. 158 00:06:21,798 --> 00:06:24,258 You have to put your chips on someone soon, 159 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:26,677 or you can kiss the fuckin' season goodbye. 160 00:06:28,054 --> 00:06:29,514 (scoffs) 161 00:06:30,348 --> 00:06:31,641 Fuck a duck. 162 00:06:33,768 --> 00:06:34,811 (ambulance siren wails) 163 00:06:34,894 --> 00:06:38,564 (quiet hospital chatter) 164 00:06:40,274 --> 00:06:42,193 (sighs) 165 00:06:47,198 --> 00:06:48,866 Crisscross applesauce. 166 00:06:49,367 --> 00:06:50,243 What? 167 00:06:50,326 --> 00:06:52,453 Crisscross applesauce. 168 00:06:52,537 --> 00:06:54,205 Could you please not help me? 169 00:06:54,288 --> 00:06:55,373 Just... 170 00:06:56,791 --> 00:06:58,042 Yes, you're almost there. 171 00:06:58,126 --> 00:07:00,670 You just have to ke-- keep pulling the lace through the-- 172 00:07:00,753 --> 00:07:02,130 -Goddamn it! -(shoes clatter) 173 00:07:04,215 --> 00:07:06,968 Been working on your shooting touch? (laughs) 174 00:07:07,051 --> 00:07:08,970 I got a coach around here somewhere. 175 00:07:10,346 --> 00:07:11,430 This a bad time? 176 00:07:11,514 --> 00:07:13,850 No. Stay. (laughs) 177 00:07:13,933 --> 00:07:15,810 We need the break. 178 00:07:15,893 --> 00:07:16,936 I'm sorry. 179 00:07:20,898 --> 00:07:23,943 She needs a break from me. You caught me in a mood. 180 00:07:24,026 --> 00:07:27,029 Hm, you must have seen the game last night. 181 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:28,614 They pulled it out. 182 00:07:28,698 --> 00:07:29,866 Yeah, 183 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:32,451 and the guys said that should've been an easy one. 184 00:07:34,620 --> 00:07:36,497 What else are the guys saying? 185 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:38,666 That we're being out-coached. 186 00:07:38,749 --> 00:07:41,878 And this keeps up, we're gonna blow our shot. 187 00:07:43,379 --> 00:07:45,923 They've seen enough. 188 00:07:46,007 --> 00:07:48,885 I need to make a run this season, Jack. 189 00:07:50,970 --> 00:07:53,681 Then bet on me. 190 00:07:53,764 --> 00:07:56,684 I know I don't look like your sure thing, but... 191 00:07:57,476 --> 00:07:59,187 I'm your guy. 192 00:08:00,188 --> 00:08:02,231 I'm comin' back. 193 00:08:02,315 --> 00:08:04,817 -If Westhead keeps slip-- -Give him the road trip. 194 00:08:06,861 --> 00:08:09,530 Indiana, Detroit. 195 00:08:09,614 --> 00:08:12,033 Boston. Now, there's a test. 196 00:08:12,116 --> 00:08:13,534 That's the best team in the league. 197 00:08:13,618 --> 00:08:16,329 Closest thing to playoff- level competition. 198 00:08:16,412 --> 00:08:17,914 And it's the Garden. 199 00:08:17,997 --> 00:08:19,957 You know what the Garden's like. It's a beast. 200 00:08:20,041 --> 00:08:23,169 If Paul can beat them in the Garden, 201 00:08:23,252 --> 00:08:25,880 then he can mind the store until the doctors clear me 202 00:08:25,963 --> 00:08:28,466 to come back. One month. 203 00:08:28,549 --> 00:08:30,593 Two months tops. 204 00:08:32,178 --> 00:08:34,972 Look at you. (quiet laugh) 205 00:08:39,268 --> 00:08:41,646 Boston. 206 00:08:41,729 --> 00:08:43,731 Jack McKinney (on phone): You're under a microscope. 207 00:08:43,814 --> 00:08:45,024 West is circling like a vulture 208 00:08:45,107 --> 00:08:46,901 and already looking to replace us. 209 00:08:46,984 --> 00:08:49,528 Christ. I'm doing my best, Jack. 210 00:08:49,612 --> 00:08:51,113 McKinney: I need better than that. 211 00:08:51,197 --> 00:08:53,449 I came back from the dead for this. 212 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:56,410 -For this, Paul. -I know. 213 00:08:56,494 --> 00:08:58,120 I should be gone. I'm not. 214 00:08:58,204 --> 00:09:00,790 I'm here, and I'll be back on that sideline 215 00:09:00,873 --> 00:09:02,375 if it kills me again. 216 00:09:02,458 --> 00:09:05,461 But not if you can't keep this thing together for me. 217 00:09:05,544 --> 00:09:07,964 Paul Westhead: I won't let you down, Jack. 218 00:09:09,465 --> 00:09:10,591 (hangs up) 219 00:09:15,554 --> 00:09:18,808 I'm just glad a lifetime of this shit is good for something. 220 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:21,727 I would, uh... 221 00:09:21,811 --> 00:09:24,230 What do you... What do you think 222 00:09:24,313 --> 00:09:26,941 about if we make this something more official? 223 00:09:27,024 --> 00:09:30,444 -This thing, you and me? -Uh... 224 00:09:30,528 --> 00:09:32,989 I'm a married man. (laughs) 225 00:09:33,072 --> 00:09:35,700 I'm flailing out there, Pat. (laughs) 226 00:09:36,867 --> 00:09:39,203 I know it. 227 00:09:39,287 --> 00:09:42,832 Everybody knows it. I need an assistant. 228 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:44,458 And not like this, you know, ad hoc 229 00:09:44,542 --> 00:09:46,794 passing notes down from the press box. 230 00:09:46,877 --> 00:09:49,005 I need somebody with me. 231 00:09:50,089 --> 00:09:52,008 On the bench. 232 00:09:52,091 --> 00:09:53,759 For this trip. 233 00:09:53,843 --> 00:09:56,721 -But, assistant coach? -Yeah, I mean, why not? 234 00:09:57,596 --> 00:10:00,016 You're fucking great at it. 235 00:10:00,099 --> 00:10:02,351 Look, no offense to your broadcasting career, 236 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:04,061 but Chick is not going to miss you. 237 00:10:04,145 --> 00:10:07,064 -Is he? I will. -No. 238 00:10:07,148 --> 00:10:10,359 I really will. So, so, what do you say? 239 00:10:11,944 --> 00:10:13,529 Please. 240 00:10:16,115 --> 00:10:17,700 (sighs) 241 00:10:17,783 --> 00:10:18,993 What about Jack? 242 00:10:19,076 --> 00:10:21,412 What happens when he comes back? I mean, 243 00:10:21,495 --> 00:10:23,080 if I quit my job for this, 244 00:10:23,164 --> 00:10:25,875 I can't go back to wandering the beach. I-I'll fucking croak. 245 00:10:25,958 --> 00:10:28,044 We'll keep you-- He'll... 246 00:10:28,127 --> 00:10:30,046 He'll keep you on. 247 00:10:30,838 --> 00:10:32,965 -Yeah? -Absolutely. 248 00:10:36,385 --> 00:10:39,680 (sighs, laughs) 249 00:10:39,764 --> 00:10:42,683 ♪ ♪ 250 00:10:42,767 --> 00:10:44,894 Fuck it! What? Fuck it. 251 00:10:44,977 --> 00:10:46,562 -Fuck it yes? -(Pat laughs) 252 00:10:46,645 --> 00:10:48,397 Shit, fuck it. Yeah, I'm in. 253 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:50,608 -Yes! -Let's kick some ass. 254 00:10:50,691 --> 00:10:52,651 This is-- Let's kick-- Yeah, absolutely. 255 00:10:52,735 --> 00:10:54,570 I'm gonna shake your hand, and I'm gonna hug you. 256 00:10:54,653 --> 00:10:57,239 Dick Enberg (on TV): And Johnson's putting on a show tonight, 257 00:10:57,323 --> 00:11:01,035 a tremendous athlete with a talented team behind him. 258 00:11:01,118 --> 00:11:03,120 But, man for man, Larry Bird 259 00:11:03,204 --> 00:11:05,081 has got to be the more skilled player. 260 00:11:05,164 --> 00:11:06,916 This kid from Indiana farm country, 261 00:11:06,999 --> 00:11:09,585 he's not thinking about the shot in front of him. 262 00:11:09,668 --> 00:11:11,545 He's thinking about the game. 263 00:11:11,629 --> 00:11:14,632 He must see the whole court in his head. 264 00:11:14,715 --> 00:11:17,093 -(scoffs) -(tape fast forwarding) 265 00:11:17,176 --> 00:11:19,345 I want to thank my family. I want to thank Coach 266 00:11:19,428 --> 00:11:22,264 for drawing up a game plan and Indiana State for-- 267 00:11:22,348 --> 00:11:24,600 -(shutters snapping) -They played a hell of a game. 268 00:11:24,683 --> 00:11:28,270 Mm, all the fans that done came out. 269 00:11:28,354 --> 00:11:31,565 -I just wanna say thank-- -(TV static) 270 00:11:31,649 --> 00:11:34,902 Gonna torch that smiley ass in Boston, punk. 271 00:11:36,278 --> 00:11:38,239 You wish, motherfucker. 272 00:11:38,322 --> 00:11:41,617 ♪ ♪ 273 00:11:41,700 --> 00:11:43,619 (inaudible) 274 00:11:43,702 --> 00:11:46,330 Here you go, sir. Time to take the Magic Show on the road. 275 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:49,417 Three cities, five nights, 276 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:52,128 two in Michigan. Gonna catch the fam, 277 00:11:52,211 --> 00:11:54,964 see Cook, then it's off to Boston. 278 00:11:55,047 --> 00:11:57,133 Reporters: Hey, Magic! Magic! Hey, Magic! 279 00:11:57,216 --> 00:12:00,177 First shot at Larry Bird as a pro. You excited? 280 00:12:00,261 --> 00:12:03,013 Larry on this trip? Guess I must've forgot. 281 00:12:03,097 --> 00:12:04,557 I got my mind on Detroit. 282 00:12:04,640 --> 00:12:07,351 Whole team be coming by the Johnson family house 283 00:12:07,435 --> 00:12:08,644 for Christmas dinner. 284 00:12:08,727 --> 00:12:10,312 We'll bring y'all doggie bag. 285 00:12:10,396 --> 00:12:12,022 I know it's a big rematch. 286 00:12:12,106 --> 00:12:13,691 -Any nerves? -Nerves? 287 00:12:13,774 --> 00:12:15,317 Nah, it's just another game, man. 288 00:12:15,401 --> 00:12:17,236 I'm sure you've heard the numbers Larry put on Philly. 289 00:12:17,319 --> 00:12:19,280 I mean, they're already talking MVP. 290 00:12:19,363 --> 00:12:21,657 Yeah? Hadn't heard. 291 00:12:21,740 --> 00:12:23,784 Excuse me, fellas. Got a flight to catch. 292 00:12:23,868 --> 00:12:26,078 Do you think he's Rookie of the Year? 293 00:12:28,706 --> 00:12:30,791 You know, y'all keep asking me about him. 294 00:12:30,875 --> 00:12:34,128 Larry took me too light last time. And how that work out? 295 00:12:34,211 --> 00:12:36,672 -Dude best be worryin' about me. -That's my quote. 296 00:12:36,755 --> 00:12:38,883 -So you out for blood this time? -Will he be crying into another towel... 297 00:12:38,966 --> 00:12:40,926 -Gentlemen! -...after this game or what? 298 00:12:41,010 --> 00:12:43,095 That's enough. We have a flight. 299 00:12:43,179 --> 00:12:45,264 No more questions, Cap. 300 00:12:45,347 --> 00:12:46,891 I fucked up, didn't I? 301 00:12:48,851 --> 00:12:50,686 (airplane idling) 302 00:12:52,271 --> 00:12:54,273 Hey, Earvin. 303 00:12:54,356 --> 00:12:56,650 There you go. First road trip? 304 00:12:56,734 --> 00:12:57,818 -Mm-hmm. -Alright. You know, 305 00:12:57,902 --> 00:12:59,445 there are gonna be a lot of groupies out there. 306 00:12:59,528 --> 00:13:01,238 You just wanna... wrap it up, 307 00:13:01,322 --> 00:13:02,448 you know what I'm saying? 308 00:13:02,531 --> 00:13:05,034 -(laughs) We'll see. -Alright? Trust me. 309 00:13:05,117 --> 00:13:07,119 -Hey, kid. -Hey, Chick. 310 00:13:07,203 --> 00:13:08,496 I'm telling you, Patricia, you're making 311 00:13:08,579 --> 00:13:10,664 a big mistake with this whole coaching business. 312 00:13:10,748 --> 00:13:12,791 I think your true calling is in herding cats. 313 00:13:12,875 --> 00:13:15,377 -(laughing) -Ha, ha. Thanks, Chick. 314 00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:16,837 I'm gonna miss him. 315 00:13:16,921 --> 00:13:19,131 -Take this, please. Thank you. -West: Please! Just listen! Pat! 316 00:13:19,215 --> 00:13:20,508 -Jerry? -You tell the Gestapo here-- 317 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:21,800 This man does not have a ticket. 318 00:13:21,884 --> 00:13:23,719 -Jerry, what are you-- -Jerry West. Right on there. 319 00:13:23,802 --> 00:13:25,137 Thank you very much for your help. 320 00:13:25,221 --> 00:13:27,306 -God, Jesus fuckin' Christ. -What is this? What's going on? 321 00:13:27,389 --> 00:13:28,682 Well, it's a last-minute thing. 322 00:13:28,766 --> 00:13:30,893 I'm doing a little, uh, consulting, 323 00:13:30,976 --> 00:13:32,811 working on a, uh, scouting problem for Buss. 324 00:13:32,895 --> 00:13:34,522 Well, the office didn't tell me you were coming. I... 325 00:13:34,605 --> 00:13:36,690 Well, it must be right there. It's a little, you know, 326 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:38,359 mum's the word. Don't wanna ruffle any feathers. 327 00:13:38,442 --> 00:13:40,736 So, which seat am I in, Pat? Sort this out, okay? 328 00:13:40,819 --> 00:13:42,780 -Don't leave me hanging. Thank you for your help. -Uh... 329 00:13:42,863 --> 00:13:44,698 -Next to Chick here? -Uh, 330 00:13:44,782 --> 00:13:46,700 well, no, you can have my seat. 331 00:13:46,784 --> 00:13:49,745 -Yeah? Where's that? -That's, uh, right by the toilet. 332 00:13:49,828 --> 00:13:53,499 -Over there. Coach. -West: Down here in the clown section, huh? 333 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:57,503 Hey, uh, Paul? 334 00:13:57,586 --> 00:14:00,506 Any clue why West is here? He says he's on a scout. 335 00:14:00,589 --> 00:14:03,008 ♪ ♪ 336 00:14:03,092 --> 00:14:05,511 Are we making any moves on personnel? 337 00:14:08,806 --> 00:14:11,559 I mean, if we drop this one to Indiana, we might have to. 338 00:14:11,642 --> 00:14:14,186 (airplane roaring) 339 00:14:16,522 --> 00:14:18,023 (knocking, door opens) 340 00:14:19,149 --> 00:14:21,026 Well, you weren't wrong about your mother. 341 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:23,279 She's one hell of an accountant. Even her mistakes are good. 342 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:25,573 -How's that, Claire? -Claire Rothman: Three words. 343 00:14:25,656 --> 00:14:29,243 Depreciation of assets. 344 00:14:29,326 --> 00:14:30,869 We're gonna need some more words. 345 00:14:30,953 --> 00:14:32,246 Okay. It's like this. 346 00:14:32,329 --> 00:14:34,748 Every team pays their players as employees, 347 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:37,251 but, according to the IRS, they're also assets. 348 00:14:37,334 --> 00:14:40,129 Which means we should be able to deduct their total value 349 00:14:40,212 --> 00:14:41,630 in depreciation over time. 350 00:14:41,714 --> 00:14:44,091 -Yeah, their salaries. -No, we already write off their salaries. 351 00:14:44,174 --> 00:14:45,634 That's just what they earn. 352 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:47,636 The total value, that's more murky. 353 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:49,555 That's what they're worth. Without these players, 354 00:14:49,638 --> 00:14:51,974 we don't have a team. So, in that sense, 355 00:14:52,057 --> 00:14:53,809 their total value to the business 356 00:14:53,892 --> 00:14:57,104 must be the total value of the business. 357 00:14:57,187 --> 00:14:58,397 Everything you paid for it. 358 00:14:58,480 --> 00:15:01,567 -(laughs) No. -No fucking way. Impossible. 359 00:15:01,650 --> 00:15:03,027 Yet strangely legal, 360 00:15:03,110 --> 00:15:05,571 and maybe just enough to save your ass. 361 00:15:05,654 --> 00:15:09,283 If we can keep winning and make a playoff run, 362 00:15:09,366 --> 00:15:11,535 which, I guess you know, is a pretty big if. 363 00:15:11,619 --> 00:15:14,288 (upbeat music playing) 364 00:15:14,371 --> 00:15:15,748 Announcer: Lakers here in Indiana 365 00:15:15,831 --> 00:15:17,875 on the first of a three-game holiday season road trip 366 00:15:17,958 --> 00:15:19,960 against a struggling Pacers team. 367 00:15:20,044 --> 00:15:22,087 This should be as sure a thing as a candy cane 368 00:15:22,171 --> 00:15:24,548 in your stocking Christmas morning. 369 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:26,216 (buzzer) 370 00:15:28,093 --> 00:15:29,637 Earvin Johnson: Yeah, they got us there, gang. 371 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:31,472 But we gonna get 'em the next one. 372 00:15:31,555 --> 00:15:35,100 We headin' to D-Town, and we ain't losing in D-Town. 373 00:15:35,184 --> 00:15:36,727 ♪ ♪ 374 00:15:36,810 --> 00:15:38,687 You feel me? Go home, 375 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:40,773 get me some of my mama's home cooking. 376 00:15:40,856 --> 00:15:45,027 -And we gonna be a'ight. -(fans clamoring) 377 00:15:45,110 --> 00:15:48,322 Hey! Magic Man! Sign these? 378 00:15:48,405 --> 00:15:51,575 -(laughter) -Larry's gonna eat your lunch. 379 00:15:51,659 --> 00:15:52,910 Man: Hey, put the tits away. 380 00:15:52,993 --> 00:15:56,330 We'll see. You tune in and find out. 381 00:15:56,413 --> 00:15:59,500 Reporter: So, should we be nagging Coach to give you some more minutes? 382 00:15:59,583 --> 00:16:02,169 Spencer Haywood: Man, what I say? Huh? Maybe if the coach put me in 383 00:16:02,252 --> 00:16:04,546 outside of garbage time, gave me a real run, 384 00:16:04,630 --> 00:16:07,341 they wouldn't be gettin' beat in the paint. That's for sure. 385 00:16:07,424 --> 00:16:09,760 -(shutters snapping) -But that ain't on me. 386 00:16:10,928 --> 00:16:12,805 You can ask the Nutty Professor though. 387 00:16:12,888 --> 00:16:14,181 (quietly): Shit. 388 00:16:15,015 --> 00:16:16,266 You fuckin' kidding me? 389 00:16:22,815 --> 00:16:23,899 Listen to me. 390 00:16:23,982 --> 00:16:25,693 That crossed a fucking line, alright? 391 00:16:25,776 --> 00:16:26,902 He's been pushing you. Alright? 392 00:16:26,985 --> 00:16:28,404 The other guys see you walk away from this, 393 00:16:28,487 --> 00:16:30,739 -you're gonna be a substitute forever. -It's my fault. 394 00:16:30,823 --> 00:16:34,034 I heard something a few weeks ago. 395 00:16:34,118 --> 00:16:37,996 I overreacted. I benched him. 396 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:41,083 it spiraled, and now it's public. 397 00:16:41,166 --> 00:16:43,961 -But it's my fault. -Alright, so? 398 00:16:44,044 --> 00:16:45,796 Talk to him. 399 00:16:45,879 --> 00:16:47,923 Tell him. Tell Spencer. 400 00:16:48,006 --> 00:16:49,967 -Just apologize. -That's your... 401 00:16:50,050 --> 00:16:51,885 That's your grand advice? 402 00:16:51,969 --> 00:16:53,762 They already treat me like a pushover. 403 00:16:53,846 --> 00:16:56,223 These aren't fucking college kids. 404 00:16:56,306 --> 00:16:58,016 Paul, these are men. Okay? 405 00:16:58,100 --> 00:17:02,062 They will respect you if you treat them with respect. 406 00:17:02,146 --> 00:17:05,524 -Man: Let him through, let him through. -(fans cheering) 407 00:17:07,818 --> 00:17:10,946 I appreciate the insight, Pat. 408 00:17:14,658 --> 00:17:16,702 -(dripping) -(tapping) 409 00:17:16,785 --> 00:17:18,871 (dripping continues) 410 00:17:19,705 --> 00:17:21,665 (dripping echoing) 411 00:17:21,749 --> 00:17:24,168 (dripping) 412 00:17:27,337 --> 00:17:28,630 Shit. 413 00:17:28,714 --> 00:17:30,007 (whistle blows) 414 00:17:30,090 --> 00:17:32,551 (Jell-o jiggling) 415 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:35,179 Jerry Buss: Well... 416 00:17:36,555 --> 00:17:38,182 Oh-for-one on the road trip. 417 00:17:38,265 --> 00:17:41,810 Are you still sure you wanna bet it all on beating Boston? 418 00:17:43,896 --> 00:17:46,565 -How's your mother? -She's pretending to be asleep. 419 00:17:46,648 --> 00:17:48,942 Landed on my best hotel and conked right out. 420 00:17:49,026 --> 00:17:51,487 A Monopoly man, huh? 421 00:17:51,570 --> 00:17:53,363 Yeah. You play? 422 00:17:53,447 --> 00:17:55,032 I used to when the kids were young. 423 00:17:55,115 --> 00:17:57,409 And then, they decided to stop playing with me 424 00:17:57,493 --> 00:17:59,787 because I guess I can be a little competitive. 425 00:17:59,870 --> 00:18:01,497 -(laughs) -Mine started ganging up 426 00:18:01,580 --> 00:18:04,124 together with their mother to beat me. 427 00:18:04,208 --> 00:18:06,001 I'd be out making business deals all week. 428 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:08,045 They'd be plotting how to keep me off of Boardwalk. 429 00:18:08,128 --> 00:18:10,005 You know, I probably should've let 'em win more often. 430 00:18:10,088 --> 00:18:11,965 Maybe we'd still be playing. 431 00:18:13,967 --> 00:18:16,261 (sighs) 432 00:18:16,345 --> 00:18:18,013 You always think there's gonna be a point 433 00:18:18,096 --> 00:18:19,598 where it's gonna slow down, don't you? 434 00:18:22,059 --> 00:18:25,729 Now, we got two in college, two more about to be in college. 435 00:18:25,813 --> 00:18:28,357 -And here's your vacation. -(laughs) 436 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:30,651 Wanna play a game? 437 00:18:30,734 --> 00:18:32,820 If you think you can handle it. 438 00:18:32,903 --> 00:18:35,823 You don't strike me as somebody who likes to lose. 439 00:18:35,906 --> 00:18:38,283 Oh, the top hat never loses. 440 00:18:38,367 --> 00:18:41,370 Not until he gets his ass kicked by the shoe. 441 00:18:42,246 --> 00:18:43,831 Really? 442 00:18:44,915 --> 00:18:46,375 Clear off the Jell-O, hotshot. 443 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:49,169 You're about to taste the wrath of the top hat. 444 00:18:49,253 --> 00:18:51,380 ♪ Hey! Santa Claus! ♪ 445 00:18:51,463 --> 00:18:54,049 ♪ Uh! Shoot, got soul ♪ 446 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:56,718 ♪ He's coming with his love ♪ 447 00:18:56,802 --> 00:18:59,555 Anchorman (on TV): Local Lansing hero Earvin "Magic" Johnson 448 00:18:59,638 --> 00:19:02,724 is back in Michigan tonight, and not just on your TVs, 449 00:19:02,808 --> 00:19:04,726 advertising shoes. 450 00:19:04,810 --> 00:19:06,436 Of course, with all 451 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:09,356 the fancy shit our boy's been up to in LA, 452 00:19:09,439 --> 00:19:12,693 the question on everybody's mind, will Magic bother 453 00:19:12,776 --> 00:19:16,488 looking twice at his old homegirl Cookie Kelly? 454 00:19:16,572 --> 00:19:18,699 Or did he only send her tickets to the game 455 00:19:18,782 --> 00:19:21,535 to rub her nose in it that he's moved on, 456 00:19:21,618 --> 00:19:25,539 and she's a head case for still carrying the torch? 457 00:19:25,622 --> 00:19:27,332 -(drops lipstick) -Tune in-- 458 00:19:27,416 --> 00:19:29,501 Girl, when you are married, 459 00:19:29,585 --> 00:19:31,962 you buying me a big old diamond ring to match 460 00:19:32,045 --> 00:19:34,923 -for introducing you. A finder's fee. -(Cookie scoffs) 461 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:37,885 Honestly, I don't even think I'm interested. 462 00:19:39,469 --> 00:19:41,305 So, you ain't worried? 463 00:19:41,388 --> 00:19:42,264 Mm-mmm! 464 00:19:42,347 --> 00:19:43,599 Boy always had a wandering eye. 465 00:19:43,682 --> 00:19:45,267 Bet by now, they fell right out his head, 466 00:19:45,350 --> 00:19:47,436 Then why he calling me then? 467 00:19:47,519 --> 00:19:48,937 Every night, out there in Cali. 468 00:19:49,021 --> 00:19:51,064 Why'd he send the last girl's daddy 469 00:19:51,148 --> 00:19:53,025 just so I would show my face? 470 00:19:53,108 --> 00:19:55,903 Girl, I don't need no ring. 471 00:19:55,986 --> 00:19:59,072 I got that man wrapped around my little finger. 472 00:19:59,156 --> 00:20:00,407 Okay, Cookie. 473 00:20:00,490 --> 00:20:03,452 ("Xmas Commercial Blues" playing) 474 00:20:03,535 --> 00:20:07,205 ♪ ♪ 475 00:20:08,707 --> 00:20:10,250 -Over here! -Yeah, it's good to be back. 476 00:20:10,334 --> 00:20:12,961 -Real good. Yeah. There you go. -(shutters snapping) 477 00:20:13,045 --> 00:20:16,298 (chatter continues, holiday music playing) 478 00:20:16,381 --> 00:20:18,467 Johnson: Yeah, no problem. What's your name? Shawn? 479 00:20:18,550 --> 00:20:19,968 Shawn: My name is Shawn. It's nice to meet you! 480 00:20:20,052 --> 00:20:21,136 Johnson: Hey, Shawn. 481 00:20:21,219 --> 00:20:23,639 Man, I got you. Here you go. 482 00:20:23,722 --> 00:20:24,723 Shawn: Thanks, man! 483 00:20:24,806 --> 00:20:27,184 Well, isn't he the center of attention? 484 00:20:27,267 --> 00:20:29,353 Yeah yeah, he sure is. 485 00:20:29,436 --> 00:20:31,188 -You gonna be as good as me one day. -Thank you so much! 486 00:20:31,271 --> 00:20:33,190 -So cool. -You're the best, Magic! 487 00:20:33,273 --> 00:20:36,234 I'm sorry, y'all. I gotta go. Cook! 488 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:40,238 Mm-mmm! 489 00:20:40,322 --> 00:20:43,116 You believe this? Since we rode in. 490 00:20:43,200 --> 00:20:45,953 -Thought Stevie Wonder must be in town, but no! -(laughs) 491 00:20:46,036 --> 00:20:47,537 It's all for me. 492 00:20:47,621 --> 00:20:49,831 (laughs) 493 00:20:49,915 --> 00:20:52,125 It's... something else. 494 00:20:52,209 --> 00:20:53,377 Ain't it? 495 00:20:55,253 --> 00:20:56,463 Hey, Rhonda. 496 00:20:56,546 --> 00:20:57,673 Hey. 497 00:20:57,756 --> 00:20:59,424 I missed you. 498 00:21:00,175 --> 00:21:01,510 Mm, stop. 499 00:21:01,593 --> 00:21:04,262 You stop lookin' so good. 500 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:06,598 Earleatha, darling, you look ravishing! 501 00:21:06,682 --> 00:21:07,975 Dr. Day. 502 00:21:08,058 --> 00:21:10,185 Man from Buick is here to see you. 503 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:12,062 Oh, can it wait? 504 00:21:12,145 --> 00:21:13,647 Gonna see Pop later on tonight, 505 00:21:13,730 --> 00:21:15,315 he was wanting to talk it over. 506 00:21:15,399 --> 00:21:18,902 (inhales) Best not. Bad idea to keep these corporations waiting. 507 00:21:18,986 --> 00:21:21,196 Look-it, you want to get the old man on the phone? 508 00:21:21,279 --> 00:21:24,241 (holiday music continues) 509 00:21:27,327 --> 00:21:30,664 Nah. Nah. You think it's the real deal, 510 00:21:30,747 --> 00:21:32,332 -let's do it. -Okay. Wise man. 511 00:21:32,416 --> 00:21:34,960 Excuse us for a minute, angels. 512 00:21:36,294 --> 00:21:38,463 -Johnson: I'll be right back, Cook. -Mm-hm. 513 00:21:38,547 --> 00:21:41,675 I heard he picks some girls out of the stands at every game. 514 00:21:41,758 --> 00:21:44,428 You should've worn a brighter color. (laughs) 515 00:21:44,511 --> 00:21:47,222 You could've wore a disco ball, bitch. 516 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:54,896 Come on, Cookie. 517 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:58,650 (country music playing) 518 00:21:58,734 --> 00:22:02,237 -(diner chatter) -(cutlery clinking) 519 00:22:06,616 --> 00:22:09,036 Coach Riley. (clears throat) Coach Riley. 520 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:11,663 I'm Coach Riley. 521 00:22:15,042 --> 00:22:16,209 (clicks tongue) 522 00:22:17,502 --> 00:22:19,755 (toilet flushes) 523 00:22:21,548 --> 00:22:23,216 How you doin'? Ahem. 524 00:22:25,886 --> 00:22:28,555 Jerry West: What the fuck's this motherfucker up to? 525 00:22:29,765 --> 00:22:32,267 Oh, wow. Hi. Hey, Jerry. 526 00:22:37,564 --> 00:22:40,901 -This Detroit? -Yes, it is, Jerry. Hi. 527 00:22:40,984 --> 00:22:42,569 How's the scout coming? 528 00:22:42,652 --> 00:22:45,989 Uh-huh. Yeah, it's... coming. Just, uh, 529 00:22:46,073 --> 00:22:49,242 just making sure we got the personnel we need to make a run. 530 00:22:49,326 --> 00:22:50,577 ♪ ♪ 531 00:22:50,660 --> 00:22:54,414 ♪ From a little grass shack on a tropical isle... ♪ 532 00:22:54,498 --> 00:22:55,957 We're, uh... 533 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:58,835 we're turning it around. 534 00:22:58,919 --> 00:23:00,754 Just you watch. 535 00:23:00,837 --> 00:23:02,214 Mm-hmm. 536 00:23:04,091 --> 00:23:06,468 ♪ With his bright shiny nose... ♪ 537 00:23:08,095 --> 00:23:10,180 Mm. Hey, Jer. 538 00:23:11,098 --> 00:23:12,849 Eating my leftovers? 539 00:23:12,933 --> 00:23:14,392 (laughs) 540 00:23:15,936 --> 00:23:18,855 -I'll leave you boys to it. -Alright. 541 00:23:20,148 --> 00:23:22,859 West: Lay off the fuckin' French fries. 542 00:23:25,237 --> 00:23:26,863 Landsberger: I like french fries. 543 00:23:26,947 --> 00:23:29,533 Don't sweat it, alright? Come on. He's a busybody. 544 00:23:30,492 --> 00:23:32,619 Don't sweat it. Anyway... 545 00:23:33,453 --> 00:23:35,497 God's smiling. Hm? 546 00:23:37,582 --> 00:23:39,543 Detroit's the pits of the league. 547 00:23:40,377 --> 00:23:41,920 We got these suckers. 548 00:23:42,003 --> 00:23:44,756 Announcer: Well, folks, the Lakers are looking to redeem themselves 549 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:46,550 and move from Santa's naughty list 550 00:23:46,633 --> 00:23:48,301 to something nicer with a win tonight 551 00:23:48,385 --> 00:23:50,262 against the last place Detroit Pistons. 552 00:23:50,345 --> 00:23:52,013 Shouldn't take a Christmas miracle 553 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:53,890 to mark this one a W. 554 00:23:55,809 --> 00:23:57,018 (buzzer) 555 00:23:57,102 --> 00:24:01,731 (reporters clamoring) 556 00:24:01,815 --> 00:24:04,776 ("Mr. Santa Claus" (Santa Claus Helping Hand) by Richard Marks playing) 557 00:24:04,860 --> 00:24:07,821 ♪ ♪ 558 00:24:11,700 --> 00:24:12,617 (knocking) 559 00:24:12,701 --> 00:24:14,911 Riley: Sent the bus to Lansing. 560 00:24:14,995 --> 00:24:17,831 I told them you had family in town. 561 00:24:17,914 --> 00:24:19,749 I'm certainly glad I don't. 562 00:24:19,833 --> 00:24:21,168 It's one game. Hm? 563 00:24:21,251 --> 00:24:23,962 Who watches basketball on Christmas? 564 00:24:25,714 --> 00:24:27,465 Shake it off and function forward. 565 00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:29,509 Forward where? 566 00:24:29,593 --> 00:24:32,387 You said yourself we're in the fucking pits. 567 00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:35,056 We just got blown out by the worst team in the league, so... 568 00:24:35,140 --> 00:24:36,766 Well, not anymore. 569 00:24:37,559 --> 00:24:38,977 They beat us. 570 00:24:39,060 --> 00:24:41,479 Alright, we're sitting on a pile of coal. 571 00:24:41,563 --> 00:24:43,523 We put on our big boy pants, 572 00:24:43,607 --> 00:24:46,401 we put our heads together, and we press out a diamond in Boston. 573 00:24:46,484 --> 00:24:47,652 What's gonna change? 574 00:24:48,570 --> 00:24:50,155 Huh? Me? 575 00:24:51,489 --> 00:24:52,949 Pat... 576 00:24:53,033 --> 00:24:55,035 I'm not supposed to be here. 577 00:24:55,118 --> 00:24:57,746 It's Jack's team. You're Jack's guy. 578 00:24:57,829 --> 00:25:00,624 And Jack's coming back, right? 579 00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:02,334 Few more weeks. 580 00:25:06,755 --> 00:25:10,217 It's the dramatist in me. You're right. 581 00:25:14,221 --> 00:25:17,390 Hey. You got plans for Christmas? Huh? 582 00:25:17,474 --> 00:25:18,975 (sighs) No. 583 00:25:19,059 --> 00:25:20,185 Yes, you do. 584 00:25:20,268 --> 00:25:21,645 Bringing in Chinese, 585 00:25:21,728 --> 00:25:23,230 we're drinking a six-pack, 586 00:25:23,313 --> 00:25:26,274 and we're figuring out how we're going to ruin Boston's New Year. 587 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:28,276 Huh? 588 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:30,570 Yeah. Yeah. Alright. 589 00:25:30,654 --> 00:25:32,155 Fuck Boston. 590 00:25:32,239 --> 00:25:34,449 (party chatter, laughter) 591 00:25:34,532 --> 00:25:37,410 (holiday music playing) 592 00:25:37,494 --> 00:25:41,831 (indistinct, overlapping chatter) 593 00:25:41,915 --> 00:25:44,834 What that game was is a lesson in humility. 594 00:25:44,918 --> 00:25:47,087 Showboating, fancy passes. 595 00:25:47,170 --> 00:25:48,505 No wonder you had all those turnovers. 596 00:25:48,588 --> 00:25:50,465 Ma, you wasn't even there. 597 00:25:50,548 --> 00:25:52,300 Christine Johnson: I know my son. 598 00:25:52,384 --> 00:25:55,720 She was listening on the radio. 599 00:25:55,804 --> 00:25:58,473 Every game. And you better believe it. 600 00:25:58,556 --> 00:26:01,518 So, I might tune in on occasion. 601 00:26:01,601 --> 00:26:04,354 -Let me talk to you. -(laughter) 602 00:26:04,437 --> 00:26:07,107 Earvin Johnson Sr.: We gotta talk about that Buick deal. 603 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:08,525 Been doing some research. 604 00:26:08,608 --> 00:26:10,902 Not sure you wanna put your name on them cars, son. 605 00:26:10,986 --> 00:26:14,823 Boys on the line been saying quality is falling off. 606 00:26:16,700 --> 00:26:19,077 Look, Pop, uh, thing is... 607 00:26:19,160 --> 00:26:22,163 I actually already signed the deal today. 608 00:26:22,247 --> 00:26:25,083 Dr. Day got it worked out real good though. 609 00:26:25,166 --> 00:26:27,377 He did, huh? 610 00:26:27,460 --> 00:26:30,171 Told you he was helping me, didn't I? 611 00:26:30,255 --> 00:26:33,049 -Yeah, you mentioned that. -Dr. Day: There's the man of the hour. 612 00:26:33,133 --> 00:26:36,886 And... the man's old man. 613 00:26:36,970 --> 00:26:39,014 How you doin' there, brother Earvin? 614 00:26:39,097 --> 00:26:41,683 You still workin' the line? 615 00:26:41,766 --> 00:26:44,269 Honest pay for an honest day. 616 00:26:44,352 --> 00:26:45,979 How's your daughter doing though? 617 00:26:46,062 --> 00:26:47,314 -Hm? -Dr. Day: Oh. 618 00:26:47,397 --> 00:26:50,734 -She be blessed and highly favored. -Johnson: Pop... 619 00:26:50,817 --> 00:26:53,903 -Blessed on her knees. -Johnson: Hey, Pop, Pop, Pop. 620 00:26:53,987 --> 00:26:56,489 Why don't you let us talk some business? 621 00:26:56,573 --> 00:26:58,491 I thought that's what we do together. 622 00:26:58,575 --> 00:27:01,202 Dr. Day been doing right by me! 623 00:27:01,286 --> 00:27:04,331 We building Magic Johnson Enterprises. 624 00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:09,044 It's not Magic Johnson on my mind. 625 00:27:09,127 --> 00:27:11,629 You got a lot of people in your ear, son. 626 00:27:11,713 --> 00:27:14,799 Ain't many of them family. You hear me? 627 00:27:14,883 --> 00:27:15,967 Yeah. 628 00:27:16,551 --> 00:27:17,552 Yeah. 629 00:27:19,804 --> 00:27:20,805 Johnson Sr.: Hm? 630 00:27:21,473 --> 00:27:22,891 I hear you, Pop. 631 00:27:22,974 --> 00:27:25,727 I got this though. 632 00:27:25,810 --> 00:27:29,272 You gonna have the window office right next to mine. 633 00:27:29,356 --> 00:27:31,107 Go get some of Mama's pie or something, man. 634 00:27:31,191 --> 00:27:33,818 Stop talking so much business. 635 00:27:33,902 --> 00:27:35,904 I didn't make the world. I'm just saying the way it is, 636 00:27:35,987 --> 00:27:38,990 and Boston? Look, that... 637 00:27:39,074 --> 00:27:41,034 That fuckin' place is worse than anywhere. 638 00:27:41,117 --> 00:27:44,454 Bill Russell won the motherfuckers... 639 00:27:45,622 --> 00:27:47,207 11 rings! 640 00:27:47,290 --> 00:27:49,751 Comes home to his abode to find the door open. 641 00:27:49,834 --> 00:27:51,419 They didn't even have the decency 642 00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:54,255 to burn a cross on this man's lawn. 643 00:27:54,339 --> 00:27:57,133 Just shit in his bed. Not dog shit neither. 644 00:27:57,217 --> 00:27:58,885 Man shit. 645 00:27:58,968 --> 00:28:00,303 Yeah... 646 00:28:00,387 --> 00:28:02,639 different kinda white people over there. 647 00:28:02,722 --> 00:28:04,516 See, Boston Garden, 648 00:28:04,599 --> 00:28:07,977 brothers walk into that place and you can feel it 649 00:28:08,061 --> 00:28:09,979 like a cold wind. 650 00:28:10,063 --> 00:28:12,941 You find yourself running down the court, 651 00:28:13,024 --> 00:28:15,276 tripping over thin air. Go to dribble, 652 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:17,904 ball don't bounce. Just sticks there. 653 00:28:17,987 --> 00:28:20,240 Like a mud puddle. 654 00:28:20,323 --> 00:28:23,618 No logical explanation to it neither. But then, 655 00:28:23,701 --> 00:28:25,954 you hear something. 656 00:28:26,037 --> 00:28:28,164 -Like a little giggle. -(echoing giggle) 657 00:28:28,248 --> 00:28:29,999 (high-pitched): Take that, nigga! 658 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:32,544 (all laughing) 659 00:28:32,627 --> 00:28:33,711 And it ain't ghosts. 660 00:28:33,795 --> 00:28:35,463 It's a leprechaun. 661 00:28:35,547 --> 00:28:38,800 I believe it. I definitely believe it. 662 00:28:38,883 --> 00:28:40,552 Dr. Day: Look at this Buick contract here. 663 00:28:40,635 --> 00:28:42,554 See your name. That's number one. 664 00:28:42,637 --> 00:28:44,180 -Johnson: Mm-hmm. -Your likeness? 665 00:28:44,264 --> 00:28:46,808 -Mm-hmm. -Let's go right here. See that right there? 666 00:28:46,891 --> 00:28:49,769 -Mm-hmm! -Television. Commercial. 667 00:28:49,853 --> 00:28:52,188 United States and Europe. 668 00:28:52,272 --> 00:28:54,649 -(laughs) -International, boy. 669 00:28:54,732 --> 00:28:58,278 -You international. That's international, boy! -Yeah! 670 00:28:58,361 --> 00:28:59,779 Dr. Day: Hold on, wait a minute. 671 00:28:59,863 --> 00:29:02,449 -Whoo! Yeah. -We didn't get to the best part yet. 672 00:29:03,533 --> 00:29:04,993 Dr. Day: Ain't nobody makin' 673 00:29:05,076 --> 00:29:06,536 one more second... 674 00:29:06,619 --> 00:29:07,871 -that kinda money. -Whoo! 675 00:29:07,954 --> 00:29:09,289 Big fella, 676 00:29:09,372 --> 00:29:11,040 let me know if you want seconds. 677 00:29:11,124 --> 00:29:12,625 These are thirds. 678 00:29:12,709 --> 00:29:15,295 What I need now is a recipe 679 00:29:15,378 --> 00:29:18,006 -before I eat you out of house and home. -Earvin Sr.: Please. 680 00:29:18,089 --> 00:29:21,342 The great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? 681 00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:23,386 More than welcome to it. 682 00:29:23,470 --> 00:29:26,473 Still smile to think of my own son passing the ball 683 00:29:26,556 --> 00:29:29,517 to the greatest center ever played the game. 684 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:32,979 -No need for that. -Hey. Truth is truth. 685 00:29:33,771 --> 00:29:35,064 He's not so bad himself. 686 00:29:36,441 --> 00:29:38,568 -No... -What up! 687 00:29:38,651 --> 00:29:40,487 I guess he ain't. 688 00:29:40,570 --> 00:29:42,947 Can I ask you a question, Mr. Johnson? 689 00:29:43,031 --> 00:29:45,116 -Merry Christmas! -Oh, yeah, here he is! 690 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:46,326 Y'all enjoyin' y'all selves? 691 00:29:46,409 --> 00:29:48,620 You can if you can cut that Mr. Johnson crap 692 00:29:48,703 --> 00:29:50,830 and just call me Earvin. 693 00:29:52,081 --> 00:29:55,710 Your son. Has he always been so... 694 00:29:57,545 --> 00:29:58,546 happy? 695 00:29:58,630 --> 00:30:00,715 Mm! Mm! Hey! 696 00:30:00,798 --> 00:30:02,759 (laughs) Junior? 697 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:06,095 Only since his first breath. 698 00:30:07,138 --> 00:30:09,390 Doctor slapped his ass, 699 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:12,101 he turned around and smiled back. 700 00:30:12,185 --> 00:30:13,311 Hey! You heard? 701 00:30:13,394 --> 00:30:15,605 -I can imagine. -Earvin Sr.: Yeah. 702 00:30:17,732 --> 00:30:19,609 Something on your chest, Mr. Jabbar? 703 00:30:19,692 --> 00:30:21,027 Kareem. 704 00:30:21,736 --> 00:30:23,279 Kareem. 705 00:30:23,363 --> 00:30:25,698 I just can't say I'm accustomed to it. 706 00:30:25,782 --> 00:30:28,743 Most men I know, Black men, 707 00:30:29,452 --> 00:30:31,204 we laugh, 708 00:30:31,287 --> 00:30:34,749 enjoy our lives. But, America does... 709 00:30:34,832 --> 00:30:37,460 things to a man's mind and soul 710 00:30:37,544 --> 00:30:39,254 that aren't happy. 711 00:30:41,714 --> 00:30:44,926 Pardon my saying it, but your son... 712 00:30:46,094 --> 00:30:49,305 -seems unaffected by all that. -Mm. 713 00:30:49,389 --> 00:30:51,891 'Cause he is. 714 00:30:51,975 --> 00:30:54,269 -How? -Wish I knew. 715 00:30:54,352 --> 00:30:56,938 I'm from Mississippi. 716 00:30:57,021 --> 00:30:59,732 Down there, we're gator bait. 717 00:30:59,816 --> 00:31:03,236 Wasn't a week went by when I was young ain't seen some... 718 00:31:03,319 --> 00:31:05,572 ♪ Strange fruit ♪ 719 00:31:05,655 --> 00:31:08,283 ♪ Hanging from the poplar tree ♪ 720 00:31:10,285 --> 00:31:13,705 -Then you know. -Too well. But he don't. 721 00:31:13,788 --> 00:31:16,708 (inaudible laugh) 722 00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:18,918 Not like that. 723 00:31:19,002 --> 00:31:20,587 And it 724 00:31:20,670 --> 00:31:24,716 feels like we ain't speaking the same tongue sometimes but... 725 00:31:26,384 --> 00:31:29,971 then I think, hey, maybe that's a blessing, too. 726 00:31:31,556 --> 00:31:34,100 When it don't scare me shitless. 727 00:31:36,603 --> 00:31:38,605 I'll whoop his ass if he gets out of line. 728 00:31:38,688 --> 00:31:41,566 Yeah, no kidding, though... 729 00:31:41,649 --> 00:31:43,651 I want you to do just that. 730 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:46,446 Pull out some of that karate shit. 731 00:31:46,529 --> 00:31:48,448 Got too many people barking up his tree right now. 732 00:31:48,531 --> 00:31:50,867 He helping build Magic Johnson Enterprises! 733 00:31:50,950 --> 00:31:53,328 You'd actually be doing me a favor. 734 00:31:54,746 --> 00:31:56,539 Count on it. 735 00:31:56,623 --> 00:31:58,541 My man! 736 00:31:58,625 --> 00:32:01,919 ♪ ♪ 737 00:32:02,003 --> 00:32:04,130 Johnson: Hey, Rhonda! 738 00:32:05,048 --> 00:32:06,674 -Yo girl! What's up? -Hey. 739 00:32:06,758 --> 00:32:07,759 How you doing? Where Cookie at? 740 00:32:07,842 --> 00:32:09,344 You all was both at the game, right? 741 00:32:09,427 --> 00:32:11,596 Guess she has someplace else to be. 742 00:32:11,679 --> 00:32:13,848 Great game, though. 743 00:32:13,931 --> 00:32:16,309 -It was fun seeing you. -Yeah. 744 00:32:16,392 --> 00:32:17,810 You, too. 745 00:32:17,894 --> 00:32:20,146 See you around, Rhonda. 746 00:32:24,484 --> 00:32:26,027 (water sputters) 747 00:32:29,530 --> 00:32:31,616 Remember what I said about the Garden. 748 00:32:31,699 --> 00:32:33,534 Right? You're not just playing the guys on the floor. 749 00:32:33,618 --> 00:32:35,787 -You're playing the arena. -(runs water) 750 00:32:35,870 --> 00:32:38,748 Playing the whole goddamn city. 751 00:32:38,831 --> 00:32:41,376 -Mm-hmm. -You know. And the refs, too, right? 752 00:32:41,459 --> 00:32:43,670 Because they're gonna give the home team every call, 753 00:32:43,753 --> 00:32:45,588 and the crowd's gonna go so nuts, 754 00:32:45,672 --> 00:32:47,173 it's going to seem like they deserve it. 755 00:32:47,256 --> 00:32:50,551 So, you just gotta stay on top of 'em. 756 00:32:50,635 --> 00:32:53,638 Huh? (clears throat) Right from the tip. 757 00:32:55,973 --> 00:32:57,934 -Right, Paul? -(runs water) 758 00:32:59,227 --> 00:33:00,937 -(snaps towel) -Right? 759 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:02,355 -Right? -Hm? Right. 760 00:33:02,438 --> 00:33:04,899 I heard you. Yeah. 761 00:33:04,982 --> 00:33:06,025 Work the tip. 762 00:33:06,109 --> 00:33:08,236 Work the refs! Work the refs! 763 00:33:08,319 --> 00:33:10,321 I didn't say blow 'em! 764 00:33:10,405 --> 00:33:12,532 Hey, we got a chance here. 765 00:33:12,615 --> 00:33:15,827 Okay? Can win with this. 766 00:33:15,910 --> 00:33:17,912 -(phone ringing) -But not if they get every foul call 767 00:33:17,995 --> 00:33:19,997 and spend the whole night shooting free throws. 768 00:33:20,081 --> 00:33:22,875 You're the sixth man on the floor. Remember that. 769 00:33:22,959 --> 00:33:25,461 (ringing) 770 00:33:25,545 --> 00:33:27,505 -Yup. -Operator (on phone): I have a call for Mr. West 771 00:33:27,588 --> 00:33:30,758 -from an Elgin Baylor. -No, Mr. West is in another... 772 00:33:32,051 --> 00:33:33,636 Uh... (sniffs) 773 00:33:33,720 --> 00:33:36,848 -Actually, put it through, please. -Connecting. 774 00:33:36,931 --> 00:33:39,183 Elgin Baylor (on phone): What you say there, Tweety Bird? 775 00:33:39,267 --> 00:33:42,770 Waiting on the red-eye, but my flight's delayed. 776 00:33:42,854 --> 00:33:44,897 (dinging) 777 00:33:44,981 --> 00:33:47,191 Elg. It's Pat. 778 00:33:47,275 --> 00:33:50,611 -What's up, man? You got the wrong room. -Riles! 779 00:33:50,695 --> 00:33:52,530 -What's happening? -You know, just, uh, 780 00:33:52,613 --> 00:33:55,032 packing up for Boston. What's up? 781 00:33:55,116 --> 00:33:58,369 Yeah. Zeke said you come down to the bench to fill the void. 782 00:33:58,453 --> 00:34:00,079 Shouldn't be too long now. 783 00:34:00,163 --> 00:34:02,749 Be seeing Buss tomorrow, get you back on the mic 784 00:34:02,832 --> 00:34:04,751 with Chick where you belong. 785 00:34:04,834 --> 00:34:06,627 You mind telling Zeke I'm running late? 786 00:34:06,711 --> 00:34:08,296 I'm all outta dimes! 787 00:34:08,379 --> 00:34:09,881 Uh, yeah. 788 00:34:09,964 --> 00:34:12,341 Yeah, sure, Elg. (clears throat) Bye. 789 00:34:12,425 --> 00:34:14,343 Baylor: I'll see you in Boston! 790 00:34:16,721 --> 00:34:17,847 (hangs up phone) 791 00:34:19,932 --> 00:34:22,018 (inhales, exhales) 792 00:34:26,355 --> 00:34:28,524 (brushing teeth) 793 00:34:28,608 --> 00:34:30,651 (muffled) 794 00:34:32,069 --> 00:34:33,571 Elgin Baylor. 795 00:34:33,654 --> 00:34:37,241 Says he's flying out to meet Buss. 796 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:40,620 When did you know they were looking for replacements? 797 00:34:40,703 --> 00:34:44,290 -Spit that shit out of your mouth and answer me! -(spits) Okay... 798 00:34:44,373 --> 00:34:46,626 I thought we had more time. 799 00:34:46,709 --> 00:34:49,212 -You know they were talking to him? -Somebody. 800 00:34:49,295 --> 00:34:51,631 -When you told me to quit my job for this? -I-I didn't... 801 00:34:51,714 --> 00:34:54,592 -I didn't think that it was gonna-- -You-- 802 00:34:54,675 --> 00:34:56,511 -You know they weren't keeping Jack. -No! 803 00:34:56,594 --> 00:34:58,805 -You knew it. -No. 804 00:34:58,888 --> 00:35:00,431 Jack told me that Buss was giving us a shot, 805 00:35:00,515 --> 00:35:02,517 -and that if we could pull things out in Boston-- -Now what? 806 00:35:02,600 --> 00:35:05,770 -I go back to wandering the fucking beach?! -I needed you! 807 00:35:05,853 --> 00:35:07,688 Jack begged me. 808 00:35:07,772 --> 00:35:09,482 He's fighting for his fucking life, 809 00:35:09,565 --> 00:35:11,734 and they're going to take it away because of me! 810 00:35:11,818 --> 00:35:16,155 Because I cannot hack it by myself! I can't! 811 00:35:16,239 --> 00:35:18,241 -But you... -You fuckin' lied to me. 812 00:35:18,324 --> 00:35:20,576 Would you be here if you knew that they were 813 00:35:20,660 --> 00:35:22,787 fucking sharpening their knives?! 814 00:35:22,870 --> 00:35:25,706 No. You'd be staring at Chick's fist! 815 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:27,291 And what for, Pat? 816 00:35:27,375 --> 00:35:29,252 You are not an announcer. 817 00:35:29,335 --> 00:35:30,795 You are a coach! 818 00:35:31,712 --> 00:35:33,214 You're my coach. 819 00:35:33,297 --> 00:35:35,424 No, I'm your fucking nanny. 820 00:35:37,802 --> 00:35:38,928 You wanna coach? 821 00:35:39,011 --> 00:35:40,513 -Please don't-- -You wanna fucking coach? 822 00:35:40,596 --> 00:35:42,431 I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! 823 00:35:43,641 --> 00:35:45,143 -You wanna be a coach?! -It's fucking cold! 824 00:35:45,226 --> 00:35:46,727 Huh? You wanna be a coach? 825 00:35:46,811 --> 00:35:48,938 -Yes, please... -Good! Do something about it! 826 00:35:49,021 --> 00:35:50,940 -Turn off the fucking water! -Stand up! 827 00:35:51,023 --> 00:35:54,026 Stand up for your fucking team! You hear me? Stand up! 828 00:35:54,110 --> 00:35:56,571 -You wanna keep this fucking job? -Yes... 829 00:35:56,654 --> 00:35:58,531 -Do you wanna keep it? -Yes. 830 00:35:58,614 --> 00:36:00,658 Then you fucking yell! Yell it! 831 00:36:00,741 --> 00:36:01,909 Yes! 832 00:36:03,661 --> 00:36:05,872 There's your fucking wakeup call! 833 00:36:06,622 --> 00:36:07,540 Now answer it! 834 00:36:07,623 --> 00:36:10,793 (shower continues running) 835 00:36:19,093 --> 00:36:20,928 Fuck... 836 00:36:23,139 --> 00:36:25,308 (shuts off shower, water draining) 837 00:36:28,477 --> 00:36:29,770 (knocking) 838 00:36:29,854 --> 00:36:32,356 (shower running) 839 00:36:33,316 --> 00:36:34,984 Hey, I'm coming. 840 00:36:36,485 --> 00:36:38,070 Oh... 841 00:36:39,572 --> 00:36:41,407 What you doing here, Cook? 842 00:36:41,490 --> 00:36:43,034 You disappointed? 843 00:36:44,452 --> 00:36:47,288 You a little late. 844 00:36:47,371 --> 00:36:51,167 Yeah. I'm sorry about last night. 845 00:36:51,250 --> 00:36:52,919 Didn't miss much anyway. 846 00:36:54,086 --> 00:36:55,880 Wish I coulda skipped that game myself. 847 00:36:55,963 --> 00:36:57,590 Who said I did? (laughs) 848 00:36:57,673 --> 00:36:59,634 Bought me a cheap seat. 849 00:36:59,717 --> 00:37:01,427 You (laughs)... 850 00:37:01,510 --> 00:37:03,179 You crazy, girl! Wha... 851 00:37:03,262 --> 00:37:05,806 Got you in first class and everything! 852 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:09,018 I woulda hit a couple shots for you. Instead, I be breaking 'em. 853 00:37:09,101 --> 00:37:10,311 Don't put that on me now. 854 00:37:10,394 --> 00:37:12,355 (laughs) Just sayin'. 855 00:37:12,438 --> 00:37:13,522 Been missing you. 856 00:37:14,357 --> 00:37:16,025 Nah, don't start. 857 00:37:16,108 --> 00:37:18,903 You out there on another planet. The world on a string. 858 00:37:18,986 --> 00:37:21,864 Just... What you need me for? 859 00:37:21,948 --> 00:37:24,158 Just to say you can? 860 00:37:24,241 --> 00:37:26,494 -Ain't like that, Cook. -Then, what is it? 861 00:37:28,037 --> 00:37:30,206 Because last night, I was watching. 862 00:37:30,289 --> 00:37:32,458 Not the game. You. 863 00:37:32,541 --> 00:37:35,294 (sighs) The way the world moves around you. 864 00:37:35,378 --> 00:37:37,171 Big people, little people, 865 00:37:37,254 --> 00:37:39,674 just circling you like the Sun. 866 00:37:39,757 --> 00:37:41,175 And for you, it's... 867 00:37:41,259 --> 00:37:43,844 it's as natural as breathing. 868 00:37:43,928 --> 00:37:45,554 And I just... 869 00:37:45,638 --> 00:37:48,391 don't know where I fit in all that. 870 00:37:48,474 --> 00:37:49,976 Right here, Cook. 871 00:37:51,310 --> 00:37:53,312 With me. 872 00:37:53,396 --> 00:37:56,565 Until the bus leaves. Then what? 873 00:37:58,150 --> 00:38:00,319 What am I to you? 874 00:38:00,403 --> 00:38:02,780 'Cause, honest to God, Earvin, I don't have the first idea. 875 00:38:02,863 --> 00:38:04,490 -I'm tired-- -Cook! 876 00:38:07,660 --> 00:38:08,995 My girl. 877 00:38:09,078 --> 00:38:11,330 ("And If I Had" by Teddy Pendergrass) 878 00:38:11,414 --> 00:38:12,873 ♪ Hoo... ♪ 879 00:38:14,500 --> 00:38:16,669 You family, Cook. 880 00:38:18,129 --> 00:38:19,213 (sighs) 881 00:38:23,509 --> 00:38:26,721 ♪ Hoo... ♪ 882 00:38:26,804 --> 00:38:28,889 ♪ Oh... ♪ 883 00:38:30,474 --> 00:38:33,269 ♪ Ho... ♪ 884 00:38:34,103 --> 00:38:37,857 (heavy breathing) 885 00:38:37,940 --> 00:38:40,067 ♪ And if I had ♪ 886 00:38:44,739 --> 00:38:47,324 ♪ Someone to love me ♪ 887 00:38:47,408 --> 00:38:49,368 (bus horn honking) 888 00:38:50,661 --> 00:38:51,954 (sighs) 889 00:38:52,038 --> 00:38:54,331 ♪ And if I had... ♪ 890 00:38:55,791 --> 00:38:58,711 I know. That bus is waiting. 891 00:38:58,794 --> 00:39:02,548 ♪ Someone to really care ♪ 892 00:39:02,631 --> 00:39:04,258 Call you from Boston? 893 00:39:06,802 --> 00:39:09,597 ♪ I would be... ♪ 894 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:12,641 -Once you whoop that white boy's butt. Yeah. -Mm. 895 00:39:12,725 --> 00:39:16,103 ♪ The best lover ♪ 896 00:39:16,187 --> 00:39:18,731 Okay. I'm gonna go. 897 00:39:18,814 --> 00:39:20,483 Mm-mmm. You ain't going nowhere. 898 00:39:20,566 --> 00:39:23,486 -I gotta go. -(laughs) Alright, alright. 899 00:39:23,569 --> 00:39:26,447 ♪ I need somebody ♪ 900 00:39:27,531 --> 00:39:29,075 ♪ To love me ♪ 901 00:39:29,950 --> 00:39:31,911 ♪ Love me, yeah ♪ 902 00:39:37,124 --> 00:39:38,209 -(shower stops) -(shuts door) 903 00:39:38,292 --> 00:39:40,461 ♪ Yes, I do ♪ 904 00:39:40,544 --> 00:39:42,129 Who was that? 905 00:39:45,800 --> 00:39:48,636 Uh... Teammate. 906 00:39:49,386 --> 00:39:51,680 -Oh. -Yeah. 907 00:39:51,764 --> 00:39:52,890 They waitin'. 908 00:39:52,973 --> 00:39:56,477 ("Something Special To Do" by The Rondels playing) 909 00:39:56,560 --> 00:39:58,145 (plane roaring) 910 00:39:58,229 --> 00:40:00,106 ♪ When the summer has gone ♪ 911 00:40:00,189 --> 00:40:03,818 ♪ And the weather gets cool ♪ 912 00:40:03,901 --> 00:40:06,237 Boston Fan 1: Have a nice day. Go fuck yourself. 913 00:40:08,197 --> 00:40:09,824 Boston Fan 2: Lakers suck! 914 00:40:09,907 --> 00:40:11,992 Boston Fan 3: You fuckin' suck, Magic! 915 00:40:12,076 --> 00:40:13,619 Boston Fan 4: Don't even have a coach. 916 00:40:13,702 --> 00:40:16,038 Boston Fan 5: Westhead sucks. Get outta here! 917 00:40:16,122 --> 00:40:18,791 Boston Fan 6: Kareem, you are fucked as shit. 918 00:40:18,874 --> 00:40:20,251 Welcome to Boston. 919 00:40:20,334 --> 00:40:22,378 Boston Fan 7: Larry is gonna kill you guys. 920 00:40:22,461 --> 00:40:23,504 Bunch of pricks. 921 00:40:25,089 --> 00:40:27,216 Paul Revere shoulda slept in. 922 00:40:28,384 --> 00:40:29,677 Let the British burn 923 00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:32,012 this fuck-hole to the ground. 924 00:40:32,096 --> 00:40:34,473 When does Elgin need an answer? 925 00:40:34,557 --> 00:40:37,810 Tonight. (clears throat) He's sitting on another offer. 926 00:40:37,893 --> 00:40:41,480 Yeah. The fact is, we waited long enough. 927 00:40:41,564 --> 00:40:43,774 -Sooner we cut-- -We? Who's we, Jerry? 928 00:40:43,858 --> 00:40:46,193 Okay, okay, fine. Your team. 929 00:40:48,154 --> 00:40:50,322 Jack McKinney beat me at Monopoly. 930 00:40:50,406 --> 00:40:52,867 -It's a kid's game. -It's a game of strategy. 931 00:40:52,950 --> 00:40:55,870 He kicked my ass. 932 00:40:55,953 --> 00:40:58,539 Guy can't tie his fucking shoe... 933 00:40:58,622 --> 00:40:59,707 (scoffs) 934 00:41:01,041 --> 00:41:02,418 Nobody beats me at Monopoly. 935 00:41:02,501 --> 00:41:03,794 Okay... 936 00:41:03,878 --> 00:41:05,087 Buss: Except my mother. 937 00:41:05,171 --> 00:41:06,881 -She's the only fucking one. -West: Okay, look, Doc, 938 00:41:06,964 --> 00:41:08,382 I fucking-- I get it, okay? I understand 939 00:41:08,465 --> 00:41:10,259 this is the shit part of the gig. 940 00:41:10,342 --> 00:41:12,303 Working the guillotine. 941 00:41:12,386 --> 00:41:13,721 Do you know why we lost to Boston 942 00:41:13,804 --> 00:41:16,056 all those years? My team, my team. 943 00:41:17,141 --> 00:41:18,851 Because we lost the first one. 944 00:41:18,934 --> 00:41:21,562 Had a better squad, more talent. 945 00:41:21,645 --> 00:41:24,565 But, we let it get away from us. 946 00:41:24,648 --> 00:41:27,026 Once. And that shit stays with you 947 00:41:27,109 --> 00:41:29,904 like a stink inside a fuckin' jersey. 948 00:41:29,987 --> 00:41:32,114 You let that happen here, 949 00:41:32,198 --> 00:41:34,700 you can't wash it out. 950 00:41:36,827 --> 00:41:39,747 Ah. Home, sweet home. 951 00:41:41,790 --> 00:41:43,417 Buss: Well, thanks for the pep talk, Jerry. 952 00:41:43,500 --> 00:41:44,376 (opens door) 953 00:41:44,460 --> 00:41:46,295 I'm staying in the fucking car. 954 00:41:46,378 --> 00:41:48,714 I reckoned. 955 00:41:48,797 --> 00:41:50,007 -(water dripping) -(lights buzzing) 956 00:41:50,090 --> 00:41:51,967 Oh my god, is that blood? 957 00:41:53,719 --> 00:41:56,347 -(squeaking) -What the fuck is that?! 958 00:41:56,430 --> 00:41:57,890 Told you, motherfucker. 959 00:41:57,973 --> 00:41:59,767 Leprechaun. 960 00:41:59,850 --> 00:42:01,477 'Cause he's comin' for you! 961 00:42:01,560 --> 00:42:03,562 Fuck this, man. 962 00:42:03,646 --> 00:42:05,981 (echoing giggles) 963 00:42:06,065 --> 00:42:09,068 ("Satan Is Real" by The Louvin Brothers) 964 00:42:09,151 --> 00:42:12,780 ♪ Satan is real ♪ 965 00:42:12,863 --> 00:42:15,741 ♪ Working in spirit ♪ 966 00:42:15,824 --> 00:42:17,952 ♪ You can see him ♪ 967 00:42:18,035 --> 00:42:20,663 ♪ And hear him in this world ♪ 968 00:42:20,746 --> 00:42:23,249 ♪ Every day ♪ 969 00:42:23,332 --> 00:42:26,919 ♪ Satan is real ♪ 970 00:42:27,002 --> 00:42:29,672 ♪ Working with power ♪ 971 00:42:29,755 --> 00:42:31,966 ♪ He can tempt you ♪ 972 00:42:32,049 --> 00:42:33,968 ♪ And lead you-- ♪ 973 00:42:34,051 --> 00:42:36,011 Yo, what's up, Larry? 974 00:42:37,638 --> 00:42:38,764 (spits) 975 00:42:39,848 --> 00:42:41,850 Let's get this shit over. 976 00:42:41,934 --> 00:42:43,894 Reporters: Larry! Larry! Larry, over here! 977 00:42:43,978 --> 00:42:45,354 -Still mad, I see. -Reporters: Larry! 978 00:42:45,437 --> 00:42:47,273 Larry! Question! 979 00:42:47,356 --> 00:42:49,942 -What'd you eat before the game? -Larry Bird: Food. 980 00:42:50,025 --> 00:42:51,944 -Larry, who's gonna guard you? -Who cares? 981 00:42:52,027 --> 00:42:54,196 -Larry, what's your prediction? -We're gonna win. 982 00:42:54,280 --> 00:42:56,031 Larry, what do you wanna say about the game? 983 00:42:56,115 --> 00:42:58,117 -We're gonna play the game. -Larry, you gonna win tonight? 984 00:42:58,200 --> 00:43:01,203 -Bird: Yep. -Aw, come on. Any jitters? 985 00:43:01,287 --> 00:43:02,579 -Nope. -Magic! Magic! 986 00:43:02,663 --> 00:43:04,456 What do you think about Larry? 987 00:43:04,540 --> 00:43:07,751 -You thinkin' about the strategy, Larry? -Just another game. 988 00:43:08,711 --> 00:43:10,671 Gonna be a good one though. 989 00:43:10,754 --> 00:43:13,674 Two great teams. Great rivals. 990 00:43:13,757 --> 00:43:15,718 That don't get you goin', you ain't got a pulse. 991 00:43:15,801 --> 00:43:19,805 -(shutters snapping) -(reporters chattering) 992 00:43:19,888 --> 00:43:23,100 I'm gonna rip your fucking ass a new hole. 993 00:43:23,183 --> 00:43:25,060 (reporters shouting) 994 00:43:25,144 --> 00:43:25,853 (spits) 995 00:43:25,936 --> 00:43:27,688 One more! Larry! Lar! 996 00:43:27,771 --> 00:43:30,941 -(all clamoring) -(shutters snapping) 997 00:43:38,115 --> 00:43:40,117 Johnson: Dude don't say two words. 998 00:43:40,200 --> 00:43:41,827 Don't smile. 999 00:43:41,910 --> 00:43:44,121 Don't even try. 1000 00:43:44,204 --> 00:43:45,539 And they love him anyway. 1001 00:43:45,622 --> 00:43:47,541 Like I ain't even there. 1002 00:43:50,753 --> 00:43:52,171 The Invisible Man. 1003 00:43:52,254 --> 00:43:54,214 Just like the movie. 1004 00:43:55,924 --> 00:43:57,009 There's a book, too. 1005 00:43:57,092 --> 00:43:59,470 Point remains. Hard for them to see you 1006 00:43:59,553 --> 00:44:02,389 -when they're blinded by the white. -But that's the thing! 1007 00:44:02,473 --> 00:44:04,058 I'm the dude that they did see! 1008 00:44:04,141 --> 00:44:07,227 Bused me to an all-white school. I ain't wanna go! 1009 00:44:07,311 --> 00:44:10,189 But I ain't about to let that stop me neither! 1010 00:44:10,272 --> 00:44:12,274 So I made me somebody they see. 1011 00:44:12,358 --> 00:44:13,984 You have a knack for that. 1012 00:44:14,068 --> 00:44:15,652 Cap, I'm... 1013 00:44:17,404 --> 00:44:19,156 Look, I know you ain't about it. 1014 00:44:19,239 --> 00:44:21,367 I know you all think I'm fake. 1015 00:44:21,450 --> 00:44:23,410 And I don't know, Cap, may-- 1016 00:44:24,912 --> 00:44:27,831 Maybe you right. Maybe you all are right. 1017 00:44:27,915 --> 00:44:29,958 I should just stick to playing ball. 1018 00:44:30,042 --> 00:44:31,377 -Maybe. -Yep. 1019 00:44:32,503 --> 00:44:34,004 Or... 1020 00:44:34,088 --> 00:44:36,173 you could go out there and beat his ass. 1021 00:44:36,256 --> 00:44:38,509 (scoffs) What? 1022 00:44:38,592 --> 00:44:39,843 They gonna love me then? 1023 00:44:39,927 --> 00:44:42,721 Fuck. No. 1024 00:44:42,805 --> 00:44:46,558 They'll double down on his greatness. 1025 00:44:46,642 --> 00:44:48,602 And they'll whisper yours. 1026 00:44:48,685 --> 00:44:51,355 If they say anything at all. 1027 00:44:52,106 --> 00:44:53,232 Thing is... 1028 00:44:55,025 --> 00:44:57,069 that silence? 1029 00:44:57,152 --> 00:44:58,987 That's not invisibility. 1030 00:45:01,615 --> 00:45:04,118 It's power. 1031 00:45:06,829 --> 00:45:08,914 (quiet laugh) 1032 00:45:08,997 --> 00:45:11,667 Westhead: Cap, we need straight-up fundamental defense in the post. 1033 00:45:11,750 --> 00:45:13,627 You are not gonna have help on the weak side. 1034 00:45:13,710 --> 00:45:16,255 And here's why. This is key. 1035 00:45:16,338 --> 00:45:19,633 Every time Bird touches the ball, 1036 00:45:19,716 --> 00:45:22,636 -we want an instant trap. -Don't let him get a shot off. 1037 00:45:22,719 --> 00:45:24,888 -(players laugh) -Get the fuck outta here. 1038 00:45:24,972 --> 00:45:26,682 What? What's so funny? 1039 00:45:26,765 --> 00:45:28,100 -Is there a problem, guys? -Bird. 1040 00:45:28,183 --> 00:45:30,561 Yeah, I know. That's why we're gonna double. 1041 00:45:30,644 --> 00:45:33,772 Nah, man. Problem is y'all act like he's God's gift. 1042 00:45:33,856 --> 00:45:35,774 Cracker can't even jump. Slow as snail shit. 1043 00:45:35,858 --> 00:45:37,943 Potsie over there can lock his ass down. 1044 00:45:38,026 --> 00:45:39,736 I don't know, man. I think Bird's the real deal. 1045 00:45:39,820 --> 00:45:41,113 Aw, man, shut your ass up. 1046 00:45:41,196 --> 00:45:42,573 Me and Country gonna switch off, pick-to-pick, 1047 00:45:42,656 --> 00:45:45,492 -split him between us. -Johnson: Mm-mmm. Not tonight. 1048 00:45:45,576 --> 00:45:47,703 -He mine. -Hey, listen up to your coach. Come on. 1049 00:45:47,786 --> 00:45:51,165 Listen, that is the-- the can-do attitude that we need. 1050 00:45:51,248 --> 00:45:52,583 It is. 1051 00:45:52,666 --> 00:45:54,042 But, it is not the game plan. 1052 00:45:54,126 --> 00:45:56,170 Fuck the game plan. 1053 00:45:56,253 --> 00:45:57,504 I got him, Coach! 1054 00:45:57,588 --> 00:45:59,506 Everybody's scared of goddamn Larry Bird! 1055 00:45:59,590 --> 00:46:02,593 -(players chattering) -I beat him before, I'll beat him again! 1056 00:46:02,676 --> 00:46:06,638 Yo, we need to focus up! Everyone needs to focus up right now. 1057 00:46:06,722 --> 00:46:09,016 (upbeat jazz music playing) 1058 00:46:09,099 --> 00:46:11,185 ♪ ♪ 1059 00:46:22,112 --> 00:46:24,615 Well... (clears throat) 1060 00:46:24,698 --> 00:46:26,492 Nice seats. 1061 00:46:26,575 --> 00:46:28,243 Red knows how to treat a guest. 1062 00:46:28,327 --> 00:46:30,662 Mr. Auerbach can't make it up to see youse guys. 1063 00:46:30,746 --> 00:46:33,373 He sent you this with his regards. 1064 00:46:34,500 --> 00:46:36,210 Is it gonna explode? 1065 00:46:36,293 --> 00:46:38,712 Red wouldn't blow up anything he'd have to pay for. 1066 00:46:38,795 --> 00:46:40,714 Buss: Alright, I'll bite. 1067 00:46:40,797 --> 00:46:42,591 Usher: It's a vegetable. 1068 00:46:42,674 --> 00:46:44,426 Like your coach. 1069 00:46:44,510 --> 00:46:46,303 Welcome to the Garden. 1070 00:46:48,305 --> 00:46:50,432 -(puts down box) -Very funny. 1071 00:46:50,516 --> 00:46:52,518 -(whistle blows) -(coughs) 1072 00:46:52,601 --> 00:46:54,811 (buzzer) 1073 00:46:54,895 --> 00:46:57,689 ♪ ♪ 1074 00:47:06,365 --> 00:47:07,658 (laughs) 1075 00:47:14,581 --> 00:47:16,416 Chick Hearn: This is Chick Hearn for the LA Lakers 1076 00:47:16,500 --> 00:47:19,336 coming to you live from beautiful Beantown, 1077 00:47:19,419 --> 00:47:20,712 the city of Boston. 1078 00:47:20,796 --> 00:47:22,506 Johnny Most: Johnny Most at the Garden here, 1079 00:47:22,589 --> 00:47:25,259 where your pride of Boston is rarin' to wipe the floor 1080 00:47:25,342 --> 00:47:28,011 with everybody's favorite LA softies. 1081 00:47:28,095 --> 00:47:29,846 -All: Team! -Let's go! 1082 00:47:29,930 --> 00:47:32,266 (applause, cheering) 1083 00:47:32,349 --> 00:47:34,393 -Hey, fuck you! -Yeah! 1084 00:47:35,310 --> 00:47:37,479 Suck my dick, Magic! 1085 00:47:37,563 --> 00:47:39,106 Alright, fellas, let's go! 1086 00:47:39,189 --> 00:47:42,109 ♪ ♪ 1087 00:47:43,819 --> 00:47:46,113 Gonna wipe that smile off your face. 1088 00:47:46,196 --> 00:47:48,740 ♪ ♪ 1089 00:47:51,994 --> 00:47:54,663 -What's up, Larry? -Nixon: Let's go! Let's go! 1090 00:47:56,039 --> 00:47:58,417 -Welcome to Boston. -Gonna make this is my house. 1091 00:48:01,378 --> 00:48:02,963 -(crowd jeering) -Fucker. 1092 00:48:03,046 --> 00:48:04,298 Yes! 1093 00:48:04,381 --> 00:48:05,632 Hearn: Lakers draw first blood 1094 00:48:05,716 --> 00:48:07,050 but here comes Larry Bird. 1095 00:48:07,134 --> 00:48:08,427 Trap, trap, trap! 1096 00:48:08,510 --> 00:48:10,095 Hearn: And he walks right into a trap. 1097 00:48:10,178 --> 00:48:12,472 Magic with the steal. 1098 00:48:12,556 --> 00:48:15,392 To Cooper. Slam dunk! 1099 00:48:15,475 --> 00:48:17,185 And the Lakers come out swinging, 1100 00:48:17,269 --> 00:48:19,479 but the boys from Boston will make this one a contest. 1101 00:48:19,563 --> 00:48:21,940 Most: If that's the Lakers' best shot, good riddance. 1102 00:48:22,024 --> 00:48:23,525 (crowd jeering) 1103 00:48:23,609 --> 00:48:25,360 -D up! -Johnson: Come on, let's go! 1104 00:48:25,444 --> 00:48:28,280 Okay, fuckers, y'all can't stop me, so I'll tell you what I'm about to do. 1105 00:48:28,363 --> 00:48:31,366 Fake left, drive right, jumper from 12. No rim. 1106 00:48:31,450 --> 00:48:35,412 (rock music playing) 1107 00:48:35,495 --> 00:48:37,748 -Fuck. -(crowd cheering) 1108 00:48:40,208 --> 00:48:41,877 Shit, think that was 13. 1109 00:48:41,960 --> 00:48:44,671 -That leprechaun's for real. -You're looking at him. 1110 00:48:44,755 --> 00:48:46,173 Most: Get ready, you Hollywood pansies, 1111 00:48:46,256 --> 00:48:47,591 -Fuck! -...here comes... 1112 00:48:47,674 --> 00:48:49,176 West: Fuckin' had enough of this fuckin' shit. 1113 00:48:49,259 --> 00:48:52,554 (sighs) Just fucking breathe, Jerry, breathe... 1114 00:48:52,638 --> 00:48:54,431 -(window lowers) -(driver laughing) 1115 00:48:54,514 --> 00:48:56,516 -Most: Good! -Wicked shooter, huh? 1116 00:48:56,600 --> 00:48:59,353 Oh! F... Fucking motherfucking 1117 00:48:59,436 --> 00:49:01,021 -son of a fucking bitch! -(window rises) 1118 00:49:01,104 --> 00:49:04,107 I shoulda fucking known! Somebody fucking settin' me up here! 1119 00:49:04,191 --> 00:49:06,193 Most: Abdul-Jabbar on the fast break. 1120 00:49:06,276 --> 00:49:07,653 Team one for Chaney. 1121 00:49:07,736 --> 00:49:09,154 Hearn: I tell you, these refs must be blind. 1122 00:49:09,237 --> 00:49:10,822 Another good no-call by the officials! Ha! 1123 00:49:10,906 --> 00:49:13,492 Motherfucker! What is you doing? 1124 00:49:13,575 --> 00:49:15,869 -Use the goddamn whistle! -Please, ref. Please! 1125 00:49:18,538 --> 00:49:21,708 Fuckin' fuckin' fuck! 1126 00:49:21,792 --> 00:49:23,877 Hearn: And this is just an abomination. 1127 00:49:23,960 --> 00:49:25,754 Jamaal taking a football blow. 1128 00:49:25,837 --> 00:49:27,756 Somehow, no whistle from the refs. 1129 00:49:27,839 --> 00:49:29,007 Absolutely despicable. 1130 00:49:29,091 --> 00:49:30,592 ...not letting the Lakers get away with dirty tricks. 1131 00:49:30,676 --> 00:49:32,469 ♪ ♪ 1132 00:49:34,680 --> 00:49:37,057 Hearn: Nixon tripped and takes a header. 1133 00:49:37,140 --> 00:49:38,308 Not a whistle to be heard. 1134 00:49:38,392 --> 00:49:40,018 Boy, if I didn't know any better, 1135 00:49:40,102 --> 00:49:41,937 I'd say these refs were on the Boston payroll. 1136 00:49:42,020 --> 00:49:43,438 Call it, call the fuckin'-- 1137 00:49:43,522 --> 00:49:46,191 Most: This is the best officiated game in years! 1138 00:49:46,274 --> 00:49:48,360 This cornbread motherfucker-- 1139 00:49:48,443 --> 00:49:50,362 Most: Cooper trips over his feet. 1140 00:49:50,445 --> 00:49:52,531 These Lakers are looking awfully clumsy tonight. 1141 00:49:52,614 --> 00:49:54,324 Hearn: Officials are swallowing their whistles once again. 1142 00:49:54,408 --> 00:49:58,036 West: Shut down the fuckin' act, you motherfucker! 1143 00:49:58,120 --> 00:50:00,706 Most: Johnson looking desperate under the rim. 1144 00:50:00,789 --> 00:50:03,083 Open your fuckin' eyes! 1145 00:50:03,166 --> 00:50:04,126 He's on his arm! 1146 00:50:04,209 --> 00:50:06,044 Most: And Johnson hits the deck, 1147 00:50:06,128 --> 00:50:07,838 making a show of it for the officials 1148 00:50:07,921 --> 00:50:09,589 but they're not buying what he's selling. 1149 00:50:09,673 --> 00:50:10,966 Fuckin' call it! 1150 00:50:11,049 --> 00:50:12,426 Goddamn it. 1151 00:50:12,509 --> 00:50:14,678 This fiddle-faddle officiating may cost the Lakers the game. 1152 00:50:14,761 --> 00:50:16,805 Most: But the refs call it like they see it 1153 00:50:16,888 --> 00:50:19,975 and what they see is good, clean fun from Boston. 1154 00:50:20,058 --> 00:50:22,102 (crowd cheering) 1155 00:50:22,185 --> 00:50:23,437 Most: Another-- 1156 00:50:23,520 --> 00:50:24,771 It's just a fuckin' game, Jerry. 1157 00:50:24,855 --> 00:50:26,732 Most: Nothing but net! 1158 00:50:26,815 --> 00:50:29,317 Boston boy is on fire tonight! 1159 00:50:29,401 --> 00:50:31,778 Celtics fan: Go home, you fuckin' pussies! 1160 00:50:31,862 --> 00:50:33,655 Most: Third quarter, and the Celtics... 1161 00:50:33,739 --> 00:50:35,615 -God fuck. -...for a commanding lead. 1162 00:50:35,699 --> 00:50:37,951 If substitute coach Paul Westhead 1163 00:50:38,034 --> 00:50:40,412 wants to prove he's not just wearing diapers, 1164 00:50:40,495 --> 00:50:42,539 now's his chance to put on big-boy pants 1165 00:50:42,622 --> 00:50:44,416 and raise his hand. 1166 00:50:44,499 --> 00:50:47,002 You gotta make a sub. Make a sub. 1167 00:50:47,085 --> 00:50:49,504 ♪ ♪ 1168 00:50:53,425 --> 00:50:54,968 Wood. 1169 00:50:56,553 --> 00:50:59,222 Hearn: After an onslaught of egregious uncalled fouls 1170 00:50:59,306 --> 00:51:01,892 for the boys in green, Spencer Haywood has had enough. 1171 00:51:01,975 --> 00:51:03,894 He's gonna clean it up himself, folks. 1172 00:51:03,977 --> 00:51:05,645 Johnson passes to Haywood. 1173 00:51:05,729 --> 00:51:07,481 Haywood with a hand-off to Nixon. 1174 00:51:07,564 --> 00:51:09,858 Nixon, jumper. It's good! 1175 00:51:11,985 --> 00:51:13,695 Bird hooks by Coop with an elbow. 1176 00:51:13,779 --> 00:51:16,823 No call. Oh! He ran into a brick wall in Spencer Haywood. 1177 00:51:16,907 --> 00:51:19,576 -Boom! -Most: The dropped shoulder laid Bird on his back! 1178 00:51:19,659 --> 00:51:22,454 Bird looks like he's had just about enough of this. 1179 00:51:22,537 --> 00:51:24,539 Hearn: ...Bird chucks the ball at Spencer, throwing a tantrum. 1180 00:51:24,623 --> 00:51:25,999 Punches are being thrown. 1181 00:51:26,082 --> 00:51:27,667 The Celtics are throwing punches. 1182 00:51:27,751 --> 00:51:30,337 We've got fisticuffs, folks. The benches are clear. 1183 00:51:30,420 --> 00:51:32,756 The Celtics are absolutely out of control. 1184 00:51:32,839 --> 00:51:34,424 (players shouting) 1185 00:51:34,508 --> 00:51:36,259 The Lakers are acting like hoodlums, hoodlums! 1186 00:51:36,343 --> 00:51:39,346 -(whistle blows) -Hearn: And here's a late whistle from the officials. 1187 00:51:39,429 --> 00:51:41,181 Technical foul on Spencer Haywood. 1188 00:51:41,264 --> 00:51:43,266 It's a technical on Spencer Haywood. 1189 00:51:43,350 --> 00:51:44,351 Well, I cannot believe my eyes. 1190 00:51:44,434 --> 00:51:46,102 No! That was 33! Come on, ref! 1191 00:51:46,186 --> 00:51:49,064 You gotta get in there! Hey! Hey, Earl! 1192 00:51:49,147 --> 00:51:51,483 You blind fuck! Now, you see us, do you, huh? 1193 00:51:51,566 --> 00:51:53,985 Now-- Halle-fucking-lujah! 1194 00:51:54,069 --> 00:51:56,530 -It's a miracle. -Earl: Welcome back, Pat. 1195 00:51:56,613 --> 00:51:59,157 -Enjoy your first tech. -(blows whistle) 1196 00:51:59,241 --> 00:52:01,159 (crowd cheering) 1197 00:52:01,243 --> 00:52:03,119 (Pat continues, indistinct) 1198 00:52:03,203 --> 00:52:06,623 ♪ ♪ 1199 00:52:09,543 --> 00:52:12,712 Bravo! At least he fucking earned it! 1200 00:52:12,796 --> 00:52:14,840 That's your first honest call of the night! 1201 00:52:14,923 --> 00:52:17,759 Watch it, Coach! I'm about to throw you out of this game. 1202 00:52:17,843 --> 00:52:19,845 You've been screwing us all night! 1203 00:52:19,928 --> 00:52:22,013 -Earl: What did you say? -Riley: Paul. That's enough! 1204 00:52:22,097 --> 00:52:24,224 I said I was screwing your wife last night! 1205 00:52:24,307 --> 00:52:26,643 -(blows whistle) -Shit! 1206 00:52:26,726 --> 00:52:28,228 You're outta here! 1207 00:52:28,311 --> 00:52:30,188 It's okay. It's okay. 1208 00:52:30,272 --> 00:52:32,816 You're up, Coach. 1209 00:52:32,899 --> 00:52:36,027 Celtics fan: Hey, Riley! Eat a bag of dicks, ya bitch! 1210 00:52:36,111 --> 00:52:37,696 (whistle blows) 1211 00:52:37,779 --> 00:52:39,948 -(crowd cheering) -Riley: Fuck Boston! 1212 00:52:42,826 --> 00:52:44,995 Bring it in! Calm down! 1213 00:52:45,078 --> 00:52:46,913 Shh. Take a breath. 1214 00:52:46,997 --> 00:52:48,707 (inhales, exhales) 1215 00:52:48,790 --> 00:52:51,126 Repeat after me. Fuck Boston. 1216 00:52:51,209 --> 00:52:53,503 -Team: Fuck Boston. Fuck Boston! -Fuck Boston! Fuck Boston! 1217 00:52:53,587 --> 00:52:56,256 -Fuck Boston! Fuck Boston! -All: Fuck Boston! Fuck Boston! 1218 00:52:56,339 --> 00:52:58,174 We're not gonna lose this fucking game! 1219 00:52:58,258 --> 00:53:01,094 -Get out there and kick their ass! -Johnson: Whoo! 1220 00:53:01,177 --> 00:53:03,597 Hearn: The Lakers are fed up, fired up, 1221 00:53:03,680 --> 00:53:04,973 and they're fighting mad. 1222 00:53:05,056 --> 00:53:06,600 -Yes! -(crowd jeering) 1223 00:53:10,020 --> 00:53:12,063 Hearn: And a tone-shift has happened for the Lakers here. 1224 00:53:12,147 --> 00:53:13,648 They have reclaimed the momentum, 1225 00:53:13,732 --> 00:53:16,359 and Westhead is looking commanding on the sidelines. 1226 00:53:16,443 --> 00:53:19,237 One blown call after another and the officials have let 1227 00:53:19,321 --> 00:53:21,406 the Lakers make a game of it! 1228 00:53:21,489 --> 00:53:22,824 (buzzer) 1229 00:53:29,331 --> 00:53:31,791 Hearn: Alright, out of the time-out, Lakers take the floor. 1230 00:53:31,875 --> 00:53:33,668 Let's see what Professor Westhead's come up with. 1231 00:53:33,752 --> 00:53:34,961 Celtics Fan 1: Come on, Larry, eat 'em up! 1232 00:53:35,045 --> 00:53:36,630 Celtics Fan 2: Eat his stinkin' shit, Lakers! 1233 00:53:36,713 --> 00:53:38,131 Hearn: Keeping it inbound, right side. 1234 00:53:38,214 --> 00:53:40,425 Referee hands him the ball, looking for a place to go. 1235 00:53:40,508 --> 00:53:43,136 He finds Magic top of the team. Magic at the three-point line, 1236 00:53:43,219 --> 00:53:44,971 dribbling up and down like a yo-yo. 1237 00:53:45,055 --> 00:53:47,349 Magic surveying the floor. There's nowhere to go with it. 1238 00:53:47,432 --> 00:53:48,975 The clock is winding down. Ten seconds. 1239 00:53:49,059 --> 00:53:51,353 Coop, set the pick! 1240 00:53:51,436 --> 00:53:53,438 Hearn: Magic makes a move, loses Bird. 1241 00:53:53,521 --> 00:53:55,607 No-look to Cooper. Hit hard. 1242 00:53:55,690 --> 00:53:58,151 Throws up a prayer... 1243 00:54:02,864 --> 00:54:04,282 Off the iron... 1244 00:54:04,366 --> 00:54:06,993 Holy shit! 1245 00:54:07,077 --> 00:54:09,162 -(buzzer) -Hearn: Gets a bounce and goes in! 1246 00:54:09,245 --> 00:54:11,122 Unbelievable! Right at the buzzer. 1247 00:54:11,206 --> 00:54:14,751 -Michael Cooper with a game-winning-- -(laughing) 1248 00:54:14,834 --> 00:54:17,212 (players cheering) 1249 00:54:17,295 --> 00:54:19,172 -Johnson: Coop! -Yes! 1250 00:54:19,255 --> 00:54:21,716 Hearn: Lakers win a hard-fought victory 1251 00:54:21,800 --> 00:54:24,636 here on the parquet floor in Boston. 1252 00:54:26,471 --> 00:54:28,515 The Lakers have beaten biased referees, 1253 00:54:28,598 --> 00:54:30,225 -a heated crowd... -Fuck! 1254 00:54:30,308 --> 00:54:31,726 Most: They stole it from Boston! 1255 00:54:31,810 --> 00:54:33,478 Absolutely stole it! 1256 00:54:33,561 --> 00:54:34,980 Boy, oh, boy is this crowd silent. 1257 00:54:37,357 --> 00:54:42,404 (crowd chattering) 1258 00:54:42,487 --> 00:54:43,697 Celtics fan: Aw, fuck! 1259 00:54:43,780 --> 00:54:45,615 (crowd jeering) 1260 00:54:45,699 --> 00:54:48,368 ♪ ♪ 1261 00:54:48,451 --> 00:54:52,163 Yes! Yes, yes, yes! 1262 00:54:52,247 --> 00:54:54,833 Hearn: Magic Johnson is smiling like the sun. 1263 00:54:54,916 --> 00:54:57,377 We may be looking at Rookie of the Year here, folks. 1264 00:54:57,460 --> 00:54:59,462 -Larry! -Leave me the fuck alone. 1265 00:54:59,546 --> 00:55:01,297 Reporter: Larry, any comment on the game? 1266 00:55:02,007 --> 00:55:03,925 He mad, y'all. 1267 00:55:06,136 --> 00:55:08,263 Hearn: Ha, ha. Unbelievable. 1268 00:55:08,346 --> 00:55:10,181 Wherever Jack McKinney is watching, I hope he's proud 1269 00:55:10,265 --> 00:55:13,476 of his team and proud of Paul Westhead right now. 1270 00:55:15,186 --> 00:55:17,272 Reporter: Signs of life last night for the Lakers 1271 00:55:17,355 --> 00:55:19,357 as they managed to defeat the Celtics 1272 00:55:19,441 --> 00:55:21,526 on their turf in Boston. 1273 00:55:24,070 --> 00:55:26,114 -(indistinct TV chatter) -(knocking) 1274 00:55:30,118 --> 00:55:31,202 Big win. 1275 00:55:33,246 --> 00:55:34,330 Barely. 1276 00:55:37,000 --> 00:55:38,334 -(click) -(turns off TV) 1277 00:55:41,046 --> 00:55:42,630 (sighs) 1278 00:55:43,757 --> 00:55:45,759 If I wait for you, 1279 00:55:45,842 --> 00:55:47,969 and you don't make it back... 1280 00:55:51,014 --> 00:55:53,558 then I'm stuck with Westhead. 1281 00:55:53,641 --> 00:55:56,519 And I'm not gonna win a title with him, am I? 1282 00:56:01,149 --> 00:56:02,484 No. 1283 00:56:03,359 --> 00:56:05,153 That's what I thought. 1284 00:56:10,992 --> 00:56:13,078 (Jerry sighs) 1285 00:56:23,755 --> 00:56:26,341 We're not done playing yet, Jack. 1286 00:56:34,849 --> 00:56:36,267 Fuck Boston. 1287 00:56:36,351 --> 00:56:38,853 ('70s rock music playing) 1288 00:56:38,937 --> 00:56:41,606 ♪ ♪