Play Lakers Versus Celtics And The Nba Playoffs Online

Electronic Arts released Lakers Versus Celtics And The NBA Playoffs for the Sega Genesis in 1990. It was one of the early basketball titles on the system, arriving before the console's sports library became crowded with yearly updates. This game focused specifically on the historic rivalry between its two namesake teams, offering a straightforward five-on-five experience without the expansive league modes found in later games.

You control one of the five players on the court at a time, switching between them on the fly to play both offense and defense. The main objective is to outscore the opposing team by moving the ball up the court, passing to open teammates, and taking shots. Signature mechanics include a dedicated button for stealing the ball, which requires careful timing to avoid a foul, and a turbo button for brief bursts of speed that help on fast breaks. The pacing is quick, and the difficulty can be sharp, especially when the computer seizes on a mistake and converts it into an easy basket. It feels like a fast, sometimes chaotic game of pickup basketball where a single turnover can swing the momentum completely.