Magic Johnson hits the most famous shot of his career, a junior sky hook over the towering Celtics frontline with 2 seconds left, capping a brilliant Lakers comeback and giving them a commanding 3 ...

The Celtics lost in the 1987 NBA finals to the Los Angeles Lakers. Things also crumbled for the Cs, who struggled to reach the finals in the following years. Regardless, Bird still starred for the ...

There were several cases when he nearly incited a riot from opposing fans due to his playstyle, and one of those plays took place in the 1987 NBA Playoffs against Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics.