725K views · 9.4K reactions | On this day in 1982, the Sixers won the game that no one thought they could. | Philadelphia 76ers | Facebook

🏀On May 1, 1981 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-98 to force a Game 7 after trailing the series 3 games to 1. Tensions ran high on the court and spilled over into the stands when Boston’s Cedric Maxwell went after a 76ers fan (3:30 mark in the video). Larry Bird led the Celtics with 25 points and 16 rebounds. The 76ers were led by Darryl Dawkins who finished with 24 points.🏀 #Celtics 🍀 #76ers #Cornbread #LarryLegend #TheHickFromFre

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🏀May 3, 1981 the Boston Celtics wiped out a double-digit deficit in the second half for the third straight time and defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 91-90 in Game 7 at Boston Garden of a classic Eastern Conference Finals Series. The Celtics also rallied to win after trailing 3-1 in the series. Larry Bird led the Celtics with 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks. Julius Erving finished with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for the Sixers.🏀 #LarryLegend #TheHickFr