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The 1986-87 Boston Celtics Season
A Look Back at a Memorable Year
The 1986-87 Boston Celtics season was a historic one for the franchise. Led by Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish, the Celtics won their 16th NBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
The Celtics finished the regular season with a record of 59-23, good for first place in the Atlantic Division. They then defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons in the playoffs before facing the Lakers in the Finals.
The Celtics won the first two games of the Finals at home, but the Lakers won the next two games in Los Angeles. The Celtics then won Game 5 in Boston before closing out the series with a Game 6 victory in Los Angeles.
Bird was named the Finals MVP after averaging 24.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. McHale and Parish also played key roles in the Celtics' victory.
The 1986-87 season was a special one for the Celtics and their fans. It was a year that will long be remembered in Boston sports history.
The Celtics' Roster
- Larry Bird
- Kevin McHale
- Robert Parish
- Dennis Johnson
- Danny Ainge
- Bill Walton
- Scott Wedman
- Jerry Sichting
- Cedric Maxwell
- David Thirdkill
The Celtics' Stats
The Celtics finished the season with a record of 59-23.
They averaged 112.3 points per game and allowed 103.9 points per game.
Bird led the team in scoring with 28.2 points per game. McHale averaged 21.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Parish averaged 19.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.
The Celtics were a dominant force on both ends of the court. They were one of the best offensive teams in the league and they had one of the best defenses.
The 1986-87 Boston Celtics were a truly special team. They were led by three Hall of Fame players and they played with a passion and intensity that was unmatched by any other team in the league.
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