Category: Celtics

Celtics (51-15) vs. Houston (34-34) March 5, 1980 The Summit Competing in a foot race with the Spurs for the final playoff spot in the East, the Houston Rockets fell to the Boston Celtics in overtime at the Summit, 103-99.  Houston came up short despite a 30-18 performance from 24-year-old phenom Moses Malone. The Rockets … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 67 vs. the Rockets

Celtics (50-15) vs. San Antonio (33-34) March 4, 1980 Hemisfair Arena Only five days after playing each other at the Boston Garden, the Celtics manhandled George Gervin and the Spurs, 137-108.  The C's and Spurs embarked on a scoring spree at the Garden, playing a 38-38 first quarter, but the two teams outdid that performance … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 66 vs. the Spurs

Celtics (49-15) vs. Detroit (15-50) March 2, 1980 Boston Garden In a game that saw Larry Bird pour in 41 points, the Celtics picked up their sixth straight win and 50th win of the season with a three point victory, 118-115, over the Detroit Pistons.  This marked the first time since the 1975-76 season that … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 65 vs. the Pistons

Celtics (48-15) vs. Golden State (20-46) February 29, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics celebrated by the leap year by whipping the Golden State Warriors, 110-99.  The 15,320 fans at the Garden were present for 24th sellout of the season of the season as well as the Green's fifth straight win.  The Celtics ended the month … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 64 vs. the Warriors

Celtics (47-15) vs. San Antonio (33-31) February 27, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics increased their winning streak to four in a row after out-running the San Antonio at the Garden, 130-125. The game, far removed from today's NBA, entertained a building sellout to a38-38 first quarter.  George Gervin looked to be on pace for a … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 63 vs. the Spurs

Celtics (46-15) vs. Atlanta (38-25) February 26, 1980 Hartford Civic Center The Celtics traveled to the newly opened Hartford Civic Center for a road game with Hubie Brown's Atlanta Hawks to continue a tough stretch of games for the Green.  After traveling for a five game road trip, making stops with Western Conference staples in … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 62 vs. the Hawks

Celtics (45-15) vs. Denver (24-40) February 23, 1980 McNichols Sports Arena The Celtics wrapped up a five game road trip by making quick work of the Denver Nuggets, 124-105.  The win improved the C's to 20-11 on the road. Looking to build another winning streak to help distance themselves in the Atlantic Division and the … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 61 vs. the Nuggets

Celtics (44-15) vs. Utah (20-42) February 20, 1980 Salt Palace The Celtics' February road trip included a homecoming of sorts for Pete Maravich and Jeff Judkins. Pistol Pete's career had been derailed in Utah and nearly ended on an unceremonious note when Jazz coach Tom Nissalke relegated him to the bench for seven weeks and … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 60 vs. the Jazz

Celtics (44-14) vs. Seattle (44-16) February 17, 1980 King County Domed Stadium The Seattle SuperSonics reminded a national audience that the defending NBA champions were still the prohibitive favorite to win the championship.  Though it was close, the Sonics fought past the Celtics, 109-108, scoring the final eight points of the game to complete a … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 59 vs. the SuperSonics

Celtics (43-14) vs. Portland (27-32) February 15, 1980 Memorial Coliseum The Celtics recovered from a loss in Phoenix with a 106-91 triumph in Portland.  Boston built an 11-point lead by the half and cruised to their eighth win in the previous nine games.  Following up from his 45-point outburst against the Suns, Larry Bird led … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 58 vs. the TrailBlazers