Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and That Unforgettable Series From 1986
Posted Apr 18, 2014
The Michael Jordan Era was about to dawn. His time, individually, arrived in this series. It took a superior team -- perhaps the best in league history -- to overcome him. Jordan sent notice in Game 1 against the Celtics, scoring 49 points in a 123-104 defeat. His Game 2 performance would render his brilliant Game 1 a mere footnote.
(Boston Globe)
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