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When Larry Bird backed his 1986 Celtics team as the greatest NBA team ever: “The best team I’ve ever seen in this league”
When people talk about the best teams in NBA history, they often bring up the 1995/96 Chicago Bulls, the 2016/17 Golden State Warriors, and the 1985/86 Boston Celtics. The Celtics finished with ...
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1986 Finals Gm2- Celtics blowout Rockets
The Celtics pushed their home-winning streak to 40 games- regular season and playoff games combined, led by Larry Bird's 31 points. Kevin McHale added 25 points in the rout.
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Len Bias death, explained: Revisiting the tragic passing of Celtics draft pick
The Celtics made Len Bias the No. 2 overall pick of the 1986 draft out of Maryland, but the promising forward tragically died just two days after he was picked. Bias was just 22. The Sporting News ...
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"There may be some teams in the league that can beat us four straight, but I've yet to see one" - Larry Bird on the Celtics chances in the 1986 playoffs
The Boston Celtics won the 1986 NBA title, and based on their playoff run, they hardly encountered resistance. Led no less by the legendary Larry Bird, the stiffest challenge they got that season ...
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‘Celtics City’ takes a deep dive into the history of NBA franchise
HBO has produced "Celtics City," a nine-hour documentary series that provides a deep dive into the storied history of the Boston Celtics.
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Boston Celtics jersey history No. 12 - Jerry Sichting (1985-86)
He would be dealt to Boston in 1985, and played for the Celtics until he was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1988, winning a title with the team in 1986. During his time suiting up for the ...