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Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals was dubbed the Memorial Day Massacre after the Celtics destroyed the Lakers 148-114. In the 34-point victory, Boston set a record for points in a half (79) and a game. But the blowout didn’t slow the Lakers, who won the series in six games. (Manny Millan/SI)
GALLERY: Memorable Memorial Day Moments
Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith celebrates with fans after scoring a basket to end the first quarter during Tuesday’s game against the Celtics. New York dominated throughout in a 87-71 victory to take a 2-0 series lead. (UPI/Rich Kane /LANDOV)
Boston Celtics owner Red Auerbach smokes a cigar with Tommy Heinson, Larry Byrd, John Havlicek, and Bob Cousy during a photo shoot to celebrate Auerbach’s 75th birthday in Oct. 1992. (Manny Millan/SI)
GALLERY: Iconic Photos of the Boston Celtics
Charles Barkley prepares to make a move on Larry Bird during a 1989 Celtics-76ers game. (Getty Images)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Charles Barkley
SI photographer Hy Peskin provides this amazing aerial view of Bob Cousy driving to the hoop during a 1956 game between the Boston Celtics and Rochester Royals. Cousy, who is celebrating his 84th birthday today, played 13 NBA seasons and averaged 18 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. (Hy Peskin/SI)
GALLERY: Iconic Photos of the Boston Celtics
Kobe Bryant points an angry finger at Rajon Rondo during the second half of a 2009 Celtics-Lakers game. Unfortunately, these two rivals aren’t going to match up anytime soon as the NBA lockout appears no closer to a resolution than before the latest round of negotiations. (AP).
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Hawks guard Doc Rivers is less than pleased with Larry Bird as the two tangle during a 1987 Celtics-Hawks game. (Corbis)
Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain need to be restrained by referee John Vanak during a April 1966 game between the Celtics and 76ers. (Bettmann/CORBIS)
GALLERY: Rare photos of Bill Russell
GALLERY: Rare photos of Wilt Chamberlain
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson battle for position during Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals. (Manny Millan/SI)
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GALLERY: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry Bird
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On this day in 1983, Larry Bird (pictured here with Red Auerbach and K.C. Jones) signed a seven-year contract with the Boston Celtics worth $15 million, making him the highest paid Celtic in history. (AP)
