The Los Angeles Lakers aimed to win back-to-back championships in 2001 and make history ... one of the hardest comments in NBA Finals history after the Sixers' 107-101 victory in Game 1.

The Sixers went 56-26 that season and reached the NBA Finals, and A.I. was named the 2001 NBA MVP ... an emotional apology after punching his Lakers teammate over a $100 debt Statistically ...

In the 2001 NBA Finals, Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the dominant LA Lakers. While the Sixers lost the series, the first game became a standout moment in NBA history.

Sean Barnard: Sixers beat Lakers 118-104-Tyrese Maxey: 43 pts, 15-26 FGA -Kelly Oubre Jr: 20 pts, 8 rebs -Ricky Council IV: 16 pts, 7 Rebs, 3-6 3PA -Lakers turn the ball over 22 times -Sixers ...

Former Lakers guard Alex Caruso has added ... tattoo featuring Bryant's iconic pose from the 2001 NBA Finals victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The tattoo, located on Caruso's left quad, pays ...