Category: Celtics

Celtics (27-8) vs. Clippers (19-20) December 27, 1979 San Diego Sports Arena In the midst of a six game road trip, the Celtics played three straight games in consecutive days against the NBA's three teams from California.  They opened with the same team -- the Clippers -- that the current Celtics are playing on the … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 36 vs. the Clippers

Celtics (27-7) vs. 76ers (24-10) December 22, 1979 The Spectrum The 76ers sought revenge three days before Christmas.  After the humiliation of a 25-point loss at the Boston Garden just three days prior, the city of Philadelphia couldn't wait to spread its love to the visiting Celtics at the Spectrum for this 8pm prime time … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 35 vs. the 76ers

Celtics (26-7) vs. Spurs (17-16) December 21, 1979 Boston Garden The Celtics continued their hot streak as they hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at the Garden.  The C’s hit the glass, ran the break, and moved the ball exceptionally well in a lopsided 133-114 victory.  The win marked the 27th victory for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 34 vs. the Spurs

Celtics (25-7) vs. 76ers (23-9) December 19, 1979 Boston Garden If the Celtics ever made a statement game in December, then this was the one. And really, was there any doubt the Celtics would lose game #33 of this season? “You can call it a glamour game if you like,”  Celtics coach Bill Fitch told … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 33 vs. the 76ers

Celtics (24-7) vs. Nets (12-19) December 16, 1979 Rutgers Athletic Center A night after the Celtics stole a game in Madison Square Garden on Walt Frazier Night, the Boston Globe's Bob Ryan continued to be amazed with this Celtics team.  In the Sunday edition of the Globe on December 16, 1979, courtesy of the Boston … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 32 vs. the Nets

Celtics (23-7) vs. Knicks (14-17) December 15, 1979 Madison Square Garden Though the Celtics were in a grueling stretch of basketball, timing was in their favor.  After catching Milwaukee twice during their losing streak, the Celtics focused their attention on Red Holzman's Knicks.  The night before, New York hit a new low point, losing their fourth … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 31 vs. the Knicks

Celtics (22-7) vs. Bucks (19-13) December 14, 1979 Boston Garden The Celtics opened their third straight weekend set of three-games-in-three-days with the Western Conference's Milwaukee Bucks.  The two teams squared off just five days earlier at the MECCA and were set to conclude the season series at the friendly confines of the Boston Garden.  Don Nelson's … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 30 vs. the Bucks

Celtics (21-7) vs. Nets (11-17) December 12, 1979 Boston Garden A fully-rested Celtics team built off the win in Milwaukee and improved to 13-1 at the Garden with a 116-102 win over the New Jersey Nets.  After splitting six games, the Celtics won their second in a row and looked to poised to kick off … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 29 vs. the Nets

Celtics (20-7) vs. Bucks (19-10) December 9, 1979 MECCA Arena After a flat performance the prior night in Cleveland, the Celtics arrived at 400 West Kilbourn Avenue with a plan to re-insert themselves in first place in the Atlantic Division with a victory over an NBA stalwart in their final year in the Western Conference. … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 28 vs. the Bucks

Celtics (20-6) vs. Cavaliers (13-17) December 8, 1979 Richfield Coliseum The Cavaliers were thrilled to find the Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back and shared no sympathy toward former coach Bill Fitch in a 116-100 victory over Boston.  The win put the Cavs only three games under the .500 mark. An exquisite performance … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 27 vs. the Cavaliers