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 …
@2024 OpenCourt
-
NBAVideoVintage Basketball
Larry Bird’s Legendary Performance In The 1981 NBA Finals: A Play For The Ages
On this day, 44 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 …
-
NBAVideoVintage Basketball
40 Years Ago, Larry Bird’s 60 Point Game Made The Opposing Bench Go Crazy
40 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 …
-
NBAVideoVintage Basketball
Kevin McHale And Larry Bird’s Tale Of Two Record-Breaking Performances For The Celtics
Forty 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 …
-
NBAVideoVintage Basketball
37 Years Ago, Larry Bird Left Michael Jordan In Awe At The 1988 All-Star Weekend
Before Michael Jordan left people amazed during the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, he was the one in awe. Jordan watched Larry Bird make 23 out of a possible 30, while …
-
NBAVideoVintage Basketball
32 Years Ago Today, The Celtics Retired Larry Bird’s No. 33 Jersey In Emotional Ceremony
On February 4, 1993, the Boston Celtics honored one of their greatest players ever, Larry Bird, by retiring his No. 33 jersey in a special two-hour ceremony at the sold-out …
-
NBAVideoVintage Basketball
45 Years Ago Today, Larry Bird Made The First Ever Three In An NBA All-Star Game
The three-point line in the NBA is one of the most defining aspects of the sport and has changed the way the game is played more than expected, when it …
-
NBAStoriesVideoVintage Basketball
Dominique Wilkins Opens Up About Rivalry With Larry Bird: “We Never Shook Hands, We Never Spoke”
The NBA has seen its fair share of legendary rivalries, but few were as intense and personal as the one between Dominique Wilkins and Larry Bird. Throughout the 1980s, these …
-
focusrssNBAVideoVintage Basketball
Shawn Kemp Recalls How Larry Bird Absolutely Destroyed Him In First Ever Matchup
In his first NBA matchup against Larry Bird, Shawn Kemp, a rookie at the time, was eager to prove himself against the Celtics legend. However, Bird was motivated by …
-
focusrssNBAVideoVintage Basketball
40 Years Ago Today, Larry Bird Soared In The Heat And Beat The Lakers
Boston Garden became a furnace on June 8th, 1984, as the thermometer on the court reached a scorching 98 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the stifling heat seemed to invigorate Larry …
