On this day in sports history:
March 26th, 1979
Michigan State defeated Indiana State 75–64, introducing the world to Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird
That game:
Magic Johnson
• 24 points
• 7 rebounds
• 5 assists
Larry Bird
• 19 points
• 13 rebounds
• 2 assists
They would mes in the NBA regular season, with Magic leading 11–7
And 19 times in the playoffs, with Magic again leading 11–8
Magic won 2 of their 3 Finals matchups (1985, 1987)