Doubling down on a magical Series

As a star player for the Lakers in 1988 and a current minority owner of the Dodgers, Magic Johnson should see the parallels between the two teams.

- KEN FELDMAN

ROBERT GAUTHIER Los Angeles Times KIKÉ HERNÁNDEZ became a hero with a double play in Game 6 to keep a wild Dodgers season alive.

The 1988 Lakers won the last two games in their seven-game championship series against the Detroit Pistons, by a total of four points, and became the first repeat champion in the NBA in 19 years. Similarly, if the Dodgers defeat the Blue Jays in Game 7-after narrowly winning Game 6-they will become the first back-to-back champion in MLB in 25 years.

KEN FELDMAN Tarzana

And just like that, Kiké Hernández became an all-time World Series hero with an improbable 7-4 double play to end Game 6 of the World Series.

FRED WALLIN Westlake Village

Not sure how this World Series is going to end, but I know I won't forget those two complete-game wins from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. And each time, because he didn't yank him, Dave Roberts should get the save. I call 'em "Dave Saves."

JOE KEVANY Mount Washington

Monday's magical marathon of a World Series Game 3 is indicative of the heart and soul of a champion, which no doubt the Dodgers will become again. Almost seven hours? No problem. A record-tying 18 innings? No problem. Another needed walk-off home run by the "always a hero" Freddie Freeman? No problem. Parade through the streets of downtown Los Angeles will be epic!

MARTY ZWEBEN Palos Verdes Estates