In 1985, Larry Bird's involvement in a bar fight during the Eastern Conference Finals tarnished his reputation, revealing his fallibility. Despite the controversy, Bird's vulnerability emerged ...
In the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7, Larry Bird (34 pts) and Dominique Wilkins (47 pts) put on a show with the Celtics winning 118-116 over the Hawks.
Larry Legend hit 21 of his 34 field goal attempts, 10 of which he shot left-handed, and was a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line. After the game, the media asked Bird why he shot so much with ...
Larry Bird and ... Magic and Bird were the best competitors in the game -- the best players -- and their teams battled in three riveting championships in 1984, 1985 and 1987.