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“With the Series being 2-2, Game 5 is very important. Whichever team wins takes control of the Series!” Magic Johnson shared on the eve of Game 5. Now, with 2 back-to-back homers in the first two pitches for the first time in WS’ 121 history, things are getting pretty intense. Meanwhile, why not share a laugh from Kevin Gausman’s reaction to what Magic Johnson’s post on X! The Dodgers’ most famous fan never misses a moment to hype up his team. But this time, his enthusiasm was so over-the-top that even the veteran Blue Jays pitcher couldn’t resist throwing a little playful shade. “He’s absolutely right,” Gausman replied to Johnson’s post with the famous Mugatu GIF from Zoolander. Mugatu’s nod was nothing but a sarcastic agreement from Gausman to the obvious! Yet, there’s something genuinely endearing about Magic Johnson’s super-obvious game-day commentary. So much so sincere that it always ends up going viral. Now, if this series stretches to seven games, don’t be surprised if he reminds everyone that it’s a winner-take-all situation. It’s no secret that whoever wins Game 5 will have the edge in the final two matchups. But to be fair, Johnson’s post seemed to highlight just how much is on the line tonight. This World Series has been a wild back-and-forth between these two teams. Hence, a Game 5 victory could mean a huge psychological boost, especially for the Blue Jays, since the next two games will be back in Toronto. Now, with Game 5 of the 2025 World Series going on, the tension couldn’t be higher. After dropping that epic 18-inning thriller to the Dodgers, the Blue Jays bounced right back to take Game 4 and even things up. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports Meanwhile, Magic’s enthusiasm might have come because of the crossover! Johnson got a bigger role in Dodger Stadium tonight Beyond his regular posts about Game 5, Magic Johnson took his support to the field tonight, literally. Notably, the Dodgers have added some serious star power to tonight’s World Series matchup against the Blue Jays, with the NBA legend and Dodgers co-owner throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium. Talk about a true crossover moment between basketball greatness and baseball’s biggest stage! This will also be the Dodgers’ final home game of the season. Yep, the MLB postseason 2025 ends here in Los Angeles for this year. And for Johnson, who already witnessed two historical triumphs of the Dodgers as an owner, it’s another moment to celebrate his deep connection to the city and his influence on both sports. After all, the 5x NBA champ knows what it takes to bring titles to L.A., something this 2025 Dodgers squad is hoping to do once again. A win tonight would put them one step closer to their third championship since 2020. The reason why Johnson just shared why winning game 5 is important!
