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"It's a disgrace to not even be in competition with the Celtics" - Hakeem Olajuwon went nuclear on the Rockets’ efforts against the Celtics in the 1986 NBA Finals
Related: “It's just like you against the world” - Kevin McHale was worried going up against the Rockets on the road in the 1986 NBA Finals ...
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Houston did it first: Boston tipped off with Rockets twice in NBA Finals
However, the Rockets aren't four-time champs. Boston denied both chances in the 1981 and 1986 NBA Finals. Here are summaries ...
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1986 Finals Gm 6 - Celtics Sweet Sixteen
One of history's greatest teams, the 1986 Celtics, claim the franchise's sixteenth title thanks to a Larry Bird triple-double and a deafening Garden crowd.
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1986 Finals Gm2- Celtics blowout Rockets
The Celtics pushed their home-winning streak to 40 games- regular season and playoff games combined, led by Larry Bird's 31 points. Kevin McHale added 25 points in the rout.