Key facts
- The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Finals.
- The Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- The Lakers achieved a 15-1 playoff record.
- The Lakers' 15-1 playoff record is the best in NBA history.
- The Houston Astros recorded two immaculate innings in a single game.
- The Houston Astros are the first MLB team to record two immaculate innings in one game.
- Luis Garcia threw an immaculate inning for the Astros in the second inning.
- Phil Maton threw an immaculate inning for the Astros in the seventh inning.
- The Astros played against the Texas Rangers.