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Celtics-Lakers rivalry explained: History, iconic games and why it still hits

Here is everything you need to know about the feud between the Celtics and Lakers, from NBA Finals games to the players that ...
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"You guys were about a dynasty. Here is where it is right here" – When Red Auerbach clapped back at Lakers fans after the 1984 Finals

The 1984 NBA Finals, a seven-game epic between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, can easily be marked as one of the greatest moments in the league's 79-year history. From that point on, ...
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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

Larry Bird used to spare no one, including himself, in the name of winning. Roughly a year after criticizing his Boston Celtics teammates’ collective hearts, he went all out in criticizing his ...

The Complete History of Boston Celtics Championships: Every NBA Finals win and title explained

Bird’s Celtics and Magic Johnson’s Lakers met in the NBA Finals for the first time in 1984. The Celtics escaped with a 4-3 ...