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[116] [117] Bird was known for telling his opponents how and where in the court he would score against them; Xavier McDaniel recounted that Bird predicted a game-winning shot against him, then "shot a shot right in my face and was like 'Damn, I didn't mean to leave two seconds on the clock.'" [118] When playing against Dennis Rodman, a player ...
Celtics forward Larry Bird averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds a game during the series, earning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). This series was a rematch of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics after their rivalry was revived in 1979 with the Magic Johnson – Larry Bird pair entering the league.
In this contest, participants attempt to make as many three-point field goals as possible from five positions behind the three-point line in one minute. Players begin shooting from one corner of the court, and move from station to station along the three-point arc until they reach the other corner. [2]
Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, in Boston at night, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1987 during warm-ups prior to NBA game against Dallas, was named on Thursday as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
The teams faced off again in 1985 and 1987, but the Lakers came up on top both time, winning in 6 games despite each time, despite losing Game 1 in 1985 by 34 points in the Memorial Day Massacre. The 1987 Finals included Johnson hitting a hook shot with two seconds left in Game 4 to give the Lakers a 107–106 win and a 3–1 series lead.
Larry Bird's dismal shooting continued as he hit just 12 of 29 shots. The 38-year-old Abdul-Jabbar was named MVP of the series , his second Finals MVP award and first since 1971 (back when he was known as Lew Alcindor), averaging 25.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.5 blocks in six games.
'Winning Time' Season 2 Episode 3 follows the story of Larry Bird's dad, Joe Bird, and how his death changed Larry's life forever. Here's the tragic true story.
8.1 Game-winning shots. 8.2 40 ... a triple-double in an NBA Finals clinching game (1982 and 1985). Includes Larry Bird ... game playoff record for most free throws ...