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10,000 For Russell
With a dunk in the first quarter, Bill Russell scored his 10,000th career point during a home game against the Baltimore Bullets. Coach Red Auerbach congratulated Russell with a hug for his historic a ...
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Before the Steal
John Havlicek reached around Chet Walker of the Philadelphia 76ers to attempt a layup in Game 2 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals. Despite Havlicek’s 14 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double, ...
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Clash of the Titans
The two most dominant NBA players of the era battled often. Usually Wilt Chamberlain would score a lot of points, but Bill Russell and the Celtics would win the game. That was the case on January 27, ...
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Havlicek Signed the Photo
In this photo taken by Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss Jr., Philadelphia 76ers defender Chet Walker looked on in despair as John Havlicek tipped the ball, and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes ...
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Havlicek Steals Ball, Saves Game
As one of the most unforgettable moments during the first Celtics dynasty, fans have memorialized “the steal” with framed memorabilia. John Havlicek’s swipe in the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals sent ...
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Heinsohn and C’s Dominate LA
Tommy Heinsohn showed his defensive intensity against Walt Hazzard of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1964-65 season, his final campaign as a player. The Celtics finished the season by conquering th ...
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Heinsohn Gives ‘Em the Hook
In 1991, Tommy Heinsohn published Give ‘Em the Hook, a memoir of his Celtics career up to that point. Heinsohn, known for a killer hook shot, gave the hook to Jack Twyman of the Cincinnati Royals duri ...
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Jones Steals One From Sixers
In a series for the ages, the Celtics prevailed over the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals. K.C. Jones controlled Game 7 by dishing out a game-high 10 assists and scoring six po ...
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Red Celebrates Seven Straight
Red Auerbach enjoyed his traditional victory cigar while holding up a newspaper about the Game 5 defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1965 NBA Finals. With eight minutes to go, Auerbach lit his cig ...
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Watch: Havlicek Stole the Ball
Watch the moment that John Havlicek tipped an inbound pass to teammate Sam Jones to seal Boston’s victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and win the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals. The play, and Celtics ...