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"I'm the only one playing like a sissy" - Larry Bird's ruthless self-critique after Celtics' Game 3 collapse in 1985 Finals

Roughly a year after criticizing his Boston Celtics teammates’ collective hearts, he went all out in criticizing his ...
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Today in Boston Celtics history: Boston sees the Grateful Dead; Shaw, Hunter debut

Today in Boston Celtics history, several players from the team went to see the Grateful Dead live in concert in Worcester, ...
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"We just said, 'We could play really good and lose'" - Kevin McHale revealed why Showtime Lakers were different from other Celtics rivals

Kevin McHale admitted that the ‘80s Celtics weren’t as confident as they were against other teams whenever they faced the ...
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Lakers Showtime Legend Reveals How Pat Riley’s Rage Fueled Team’s Vengeance After Memorial Day Massacre

Pat Riley’s Showtime Lakers were blown away by their heated rivals, the Boston Celtics, in Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals.
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"We're a better club when I don't have to score a lot of points" - An injured Larry Bird needed help in the 1985 Playoffs

Larry Bird was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics in the 1980s, particularly on offense. His sheer presence increased the team's chances of winning, but Larry knew it would be all for nothing ...