The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers were locked in a fierce battle in the 1984 NBA Finals, but Game 5 at Boston Garden became legendary for more than just …
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On May 28, 1986, Larry Bird did not merely win another MVP. He joined a private basketball monarchy. The Boston Celtics forward captured his third consecutive Maurice Podoloff Trophy, becoming …
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When Rivalry Goes Beyond the Court: The Larry Bird and Eddie Johnson Hotel Room Challenge
In the heat of competition, the NBA has witnessed its fair share of rivalries and heated moments. Yet, few stories encapsulate the fiery spirit of the ’80s basketball era quite …
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39 years ago today, one of the greatest playoff moments in league history came courtesy of Larry Bird. On May 26, 1987. In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, …
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38 Years Ago, Dominique Wilkins And Larry Bird Had One Of The Greatest Duels In NBA Playoff History
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks were locked in a fierce battle during the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals, but it was Game 7 on May 22, 1988, that became one …
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Larry Bird’s Legendary Performance In The 1981 NBA Finals: A Play For The Ages
On this day, 45 years ago, a young Larry Bird stepped onto the court for Game 1 of the 1981 NBA Finals, not merely to play but to etch his …
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40 Years Ago, Larry Bird Thought He Played Against God Disguised As Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan has a crazy array of legendary playoff performances under his belt, one of which took place 40 years ago today, and made Larry Bird believe something biblical had …
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41 Years Ago, Larry Bird’s 60 Point Game Made The Opposing Bench Go Crazy
41 years ago today, on March 12, 1985, Larry Bird set a Celtics franchise record, that still stands today, by scoring 60 points. It was one of the most memorable …
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Kevin McHale And Larry Bird’s Tale Of Two Record-Breaking Performances For The Celtics
Forty-one years ago today, Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale etched his name into the team’s history books. On March 3, 1985, McHale connected on an impressive 22-of-28 field goal attempts …
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Jeff Teague has heard the familiar knock that shows up whenever older NBA film hits the timeline: not athletic enough, not fast enough, not built for today. His response is …
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