Lakers vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs (Sega Genesis, 1990)

An updated version of 1989's computer title, Lakers versus Celtics for Genesis is a five-on-five basketball game featuring an NBA license for authentic teams and players. The action takes place from a horizontal view of the court as you guide one of ten teams from the 1989-90 season, including the East and West All-Star squads, in either a single game or a three-round tournament. The eight "regular" teams include the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trailblazers, and of course, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Star athletes on each team feature signature moves and animations, from Charles Barkley's gorilla dunk to Michael Jordan's air reverse. Make substitutions as the game progresses and view half-time updates and scores from the television-style "Electronic Arts Sports Network." Originally designed by Robert Weatherby, known for such coin-op titles as RoadBlasters, Super Sprint, and Championship Sprint.