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"Maybe it's because we've already won one championship, or maybe we're getting old" - Larry Bird got honest when he talked about the 1985 Finals against the Lakers

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 ...
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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 ...
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Larry Bird Ripped Bill Walton Before an ’86 Celtics Game & Used It as Motivation

There wasn’t a whole lot to be upset about for the Boston Celtics during the 1985-86 season. Led by Larry Bird, the Celtics won 67 games and won their second championship in three years. A big part of ...
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Former Celtics Star Explains Why He Appreciates Larry Bird Even More After Latest Encounter

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 ...