'beat L. A.' episode 6 from season 2 of "HBO's" "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" was again a drama filled and a plenty of happenings and plenty to take in episode. It begins with the Lakers again winning another "NBA" championship this time again against the 76ers to finish the 1981-82 season. The fame and power is once again felt and it's a breeze for Riley and his players during the 82-83 season only once again instead of Boston they meet the 76ers in the finals. Only this time the more rugged and physical 76ers with Moses Malone and Dr. J. had the Lakers number by sweeping them 4-0! So changes are to be made this results in the trading of guard veteran Norm Nixon. Aside from this change other happenings occur, Magic proposes to Michigan girlfriend Cookie and other personal dramas occur off the court as team owner Jerry Buss is served divorce papers from his new love, as he still has to take care of things also from his first marriage, and team captain Kareem has a house fire that destroys many of his personal things. Thru it all these setbacks light passion and rediscovery for the Lakers during the 1983-84 season with their play despite personal troubles and defeats they have only one thing in mind the "Boston Celtics"! So finally it's set for the 1984 "NBA Finals", it's Celtics-Lakers and Magic against Bird! Overall good well done episode that covered much and moved along well thru a year and a season as it sets up just super great for the 1984 showdown and the season finale.