After winning the 1984 NBA title, the Boston Celtics were hoping to repeat their success in 1985. They seemed well on their way towards that, especially after their lopsided 148-114 Game 1 win over ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - On March 12, 1985, Celtics legend Larry Bird pulled off one of his most impressive personal performances in New Orleans Bird scored a career-high 60 points to lead Boston in a 126 ...

Manute Bol was a giant and had to be stopped at all costs. That was the view of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird, and he was so determined to stop Bol, he devised a special tactic in order to ...

Larry Bird revealed Celtics teammates constantly mocked Magic's 'Showtime' routine, but privately they "had to admit, 'He's ...

Cedric Maxwell and Larry Bird won two NBA championships together with the Boston Celtics in the early 1980s. The two were teammates in Boston for six seasons, and both played significant roles in ...

Larry Bird's legendary 60-point game against the Atlanta Hawks in 1985 was a masterclass in scoring and psychological warfare. Bird boldly predicted he would break Kevin McHale's recently set Celtics ...

One of the most celebrated teams in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, enjoys a global following. Home to legends like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, the Cs have ...

Jan 17, 1990; Orlando, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird (33) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports / RVR Photos-USA TODAY ...