Celtics (28-8) vs. Lakers (26-13) December 28, 1979 Great Western Forum Just like in the NCAA championship, Larry Bird's team walked in with the better record. And, just like the national title game, Earvin Johnson's team walked out the winner. The Celtics would struggle all night to stop Los Angeles, allowing the Lakers to score … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 37 vs. the Lakers
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 36 vs. the Clippers
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
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 35 vs. the 76ers
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
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 34 vs. the Spurs
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
Pierce, Celtics get past Cavs
Although it wasn't their best performance, the Celtics were able to get past the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-91 at the TD Garden. Despite the win, there shouldn't be much stock put into it as the Cavs came into the game with just five wins on the year. Paul Pierced led the charge with a season-high 40 … Continue reading Pierce, Celtics get past Cavs
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 33 vs. the 76ers
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
More Patriots-49ers reaction
In what was one of the weirdest, craziest, wildest, and longest game of the year, the Patriots eventually fell to the 49ers 41-34. With the loss the Patriots will likely be the AFC's No. 3 seed, meaning they will be forced to play on Wild Card weekend and then pending a victory would likely play … Continue reading More Patriots-49ers reaction
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 32 vs. the Nets
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
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 31 vs. the Knicks
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
Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 30 vs. the Bucks
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
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