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

   Published Date: May 10, 2018  23 Comments on When Larry Bird’s putback lifted Celtics over Rockets in 1981 NBA Finals | ESPN Archives
When Larry Bird’s putback lifted Celtics over Rockets in 1981 NBA Finals | ESPN Archives



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”

  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

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