The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball ...
Maurice Cheeks had his share of unforgettable moments during his legendary career, one of which was Game 7 of the 1981 Eastern Conference finals. The Philadelphia 76ers guard missed a game-tying free ...
In a neat wrinkle of history, the 3 came in the same game Boston icon Larry Bird made his NBA debut in 1979. Ford would go on to win a title with the Celtics in 1981, and after getting into coaching ...
The Celtics defense did not permit a Rockets launch, and Cedric Maxwell led six players in double-figures as Boston regained the series lead.
Today in Boston Celtics history, Jerome McKinley "Gerald" Henderson Sr. -- better known to Celtics fans as Gerald Henderson -- was dealt to the Supersonics.