When Larry Bird’s putback lifted Celtics over Rockets in 1981 NBA Finals | ESPN Archives

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On May 5, 1981, Larry Bird followed up his own missed shot in what legendary coach Red Auerbach described as the greatest play he’d ever seen, leading the Boston Celtics to a win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the 1981 NBA Finals.

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23 thoughts on “When Larry Bird’s putback lifted Celtics over Rockets in 1981 NBA Finals | ESPN Archives”

  6. this nigga is nowhere near the talent of the league today😭dude said that was the best play he has ever seen

  13. Shout out to larry legend but i keep forgetting who was on that 81 finals rocket team the only one I can really remember is Moses malone I think

  15. Lebron would've passed it up.

    That's the difference between the top 10 GOATS and Lebron who is in the top 20.

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