This is in reference to rumors from 1984 about David Stern allegedly telling a fan that the NBA Finals needed to go the full seven games. Heading into Game 6 of the 1984 Finals, the Boston Celtics ...
Gerald Henderson's steal and layup in the final seconds of regulation forces overtime, and Scott Wedman's jumper in the extra sessions helps Boston avoid an 0-2 hole in this classic Finals game.
The highlight of the first Finals to feature Bird vs Magic was this classic Game 4, which saw the Celtics prevail in overtime on the road in dramatic fashion.