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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.

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.

Opting out of that challenge detracts from the drama and prevents fans from seeing the best performers in action.

Come on now Dave Roberts, are you in it to win it?