80s Celtics Vs. Lakers

Celtics guard makes blunt admission

Celtics guard makes blunt admission after Rockets blowout

The Celtics would have had their hands full with the Rockets remade roster on Saturday night even if they were playing at full strength. Coming on the heels of four games in six nights, Boston didn’t stand much of a chance against a well-rested Rockets squad.

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Kevin Durant, Rockets pummel exhausted Celtics to snap three-game winning streak: 6 takeaways

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Houston Rockets snap Celtics winning streak with blowout win

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Rockets run wild on tired Celtics to take a blowout win at the Garden

The Rockets had no such issues as they rolled to a 128-101 win and snapped Boston’s three-game winning streak.

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NBA roundup: Celtics end Sixers' unbeaten start

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Rockets Ship Down To Boston To Face Celtics

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Sixers discuss having Joel Embiid in at crunch time in loss to Celtics

"It was kind of the first time we were in that situation, where we had a chunk of minutes left," Nurse said of going to Embiid down the stretch.

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Celtics guard reveals key change that helped lead to wild win vs. 76ers

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Celtics star vents about officiating after tight win over 76ers

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Magic Johnson Shades Celtics With Savage Championship Rings Flex After Dodgers Nab Dynasty-Defining World Series

It has been four decades since the heyday of the LA Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry, but Magic Johnson still can't help but take shots at his old rivals.

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James Worthy grudgingly concedes Larry Bird's greatness: "If you can back it up, you're not arrogant, you're just good"

Worthy wasn't the only Laker who expressed admiration — and a tad of frustration — for Bird's trash-talking. Many others, including Magic Johnson's agent, have shared stories of the Hall of Fame forward outmaneuvering them in a war of words.

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"You guys were about a dynasty. Here is where it is right here" – When Red Auerbach clapped back at Lakers fans after the 1984 Finals

Red Auerbach made sure that the Los Angeles Lakers fans didn't question who the real NBA dynasty was after the 1984 Finals.

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Michael Cooper Breaks Silence on Magic Johnson’s Hand in Paul Westhead’s Firing

The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they started to sour under coach Paul Westhead.

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"Nobody likes us. I don't mind being the Rider of the NBA" - Rick Mahorn explains why the Pistons were proud to embrace the "Bad Boys" narrative

Rick Mahorn and the Bad Boys Pistons embraced their villain role, proudly calling themselves the "Raiders of the NBA."