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Philly took the first two games before the Portland Trailblazers History won four straight for the title. Walton was dominant throughout, but the Game 6 clincher was his crowning achievement. He totaled 20 points, 23 rebounds, eight blocks and seven assists for the home crowd that night in leading a seven-year-old franchise to the pinnacle. Said teammate Maurice Lucas of the Finals MVP: "Bill's my hero." for more information, view Portland Trailblazers Schedule.