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Mar 14 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
It’s Boston vs. LA in this week’s episode of “Binge Sesh,” the @latimes’ new companion podcast about #WinningTimeHBO.

In Episode 2, we look at the psychology of sports rivalries and why Bird-Magic and Lakers-Celtics meant something off the court too. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Where did the "Beat LA" chant come from?

“It started at a game LA didn’t play.” @BillPlaschke joins "Binge Sesh" to talk about its origins. #WinningTime

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Celtics legend Red Auerbach helped cement the #Lakers-#Celtics rivalry. In "Winning Time," he's depicted as arrogant and aggressive.

There's another side to his legacy.

Check out Episode 2 of "Binge Sesh" for more. latimes.com/entertainment-…
A key part of the Lakers dynasty was its new owner, says author @jeffpearlman.

"When Jerry Bus came in, he wasn't your traditional owner. He really was the first NBA owner to see this as ... not a basketball business, it’s an entertainment business.

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What's behind the psychology of a sports rivalry? "Binge Sesh" looks at driving forces behind behavior that's "like gambling with happiness" - plus how it fed the narrative about Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

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Subscribe to "Binge Sesh:" link.chtbl.com/WET6ZfXC

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