May 15, 2009: Great Playoff Games

!
d8199

Philadelphia at Boston, Game 7

1981 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7
May 3, 1981: The Celtics had pulled off the best record in the East and were led by 2nd year Larry Bird, rookie Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Nate "Tiny" Archibald. The Sixers had Julius Erving in his prime along with Mo Cheeks, Lionel Hollins, Andrew Toney, Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins and Bobby Jones. The Sixers had raced out to a 3-1 series lead but the young Celtics battled back in Games 5 and 6 to bring this to a memorable Game 7 at the Boston Garden.
d8994 to d8999

1989 East Conf Finals: Chicago vs Detroit, ALL GAMES

Special Boxset Price for the 1989 Eastern Conference Finals. Price will reduce when added to Basket.
1989 Eastern Conference Finals: This was the era of the Bad Boys as the Detroit Pistons led by Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer and Dennis Rodman brought a new era to the NBA with their style of defensive play. The Pistons ended up winning the NBA Championship in 1989 and 1990 and in this series you can see them take on the up-and-coming Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. The Bulls time would come two years later, but they gave the Pistons all they could handle in this classic series.
d8994

Chicago at Detroit, Game 1

Jordan 32p, 11r; Laimbeer 15p, 15r
May 21, 1989: Jordan was quoted as saying that if the beat the Pistons in Game 1 they will win the series. Well, one of those predictions came true as the Bulls raced out and held onto the lead. The Pistons knew they had to win game 2.
d8995

Chicago at Detroit, Game 2

Thomas 33p; Jordan 27p; Grant 16p, 20r; Dumars 20p
May 23, 1989: This was a tight game until a decisive run late in the 4th quarter saw the Pistons tie the series at one.
d8996

Detroit at Chicago, Game 3

Jordan 46p! Aguirre 25p; Johnson 19p; Rodman 13r
May 27, 1989: This turned out to be the best game of this series. Jordan showed the world what he would deliver over the next 10 years with a key 46 point performance including the game-winner to send the Chicago crowd into a frenzy.
d8997

Detroit at Chicago, Game 4

Thomas 27p, 10r; Rodman 18r; Jordan 23p; Pippen 18p, 11r

May 29, 1989: In what was probably a must-win game for the Pistons they did not disappoint. A tough defensive game, typical of the bruiser Pistons style saw them come out on top in the continuation of this classic series.

Note: Game is missing about 2 minutes start of 4th quarter.

d8998

Chicago at Detroit, Game 5

Thomas 17p, 12a; Aguirre 19p; Johnson 22p; Jordan 18p, 9a
May 31, 1989: The Pistons showed what talent they have extending deep into their bench as an array of players kep Jordan in check. Vinnie Johnson spuured the Pistons on with 16 points in the 4th quarter.
d8999

Detroit at Chicago, Game 6

Thomas 33p; Rodman 15r; Jordan 32p, 13a
June 2, 1989: Pippen got knocked unconcious early in the game and did not return but it seemed to spur the Bulls who raced out to a big 1st quarter lead, but the Pistons led by Isiah Thomas kept chipping away and eventually took this game and earned a rematch with the LA Lakers.
f765

Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics, Game 5

Considered by many to be the greatest game in NBA history
June 4, 1976
A Triple Overtime thriller with a 2nd overtime that is perhaps the most amazing and wild ending to an NBA quarter or overtime that ever was or probably ever will be.
f855

Boston Celtics at LA Lakers, Game 5

Abdul-Jabbar 36p, 7r, 7a; Worthy 33p, 8r; Magic 26p, 17a; Parish 26p, 8r; McHale 24p, 10r; Bird 20p, 7r, 7a; Johnson 22p, 17a
June 7, 1985