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"1982-83 Season" - 4 Total Result(s)
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An Old Friend Downs the Celtics
The Celtics returned to the NBA Playoffs in 1983, facing a powerful Milwaukee Bucks team in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Coached by former Celtics standout Don Nelson, Milwaukee swept Boston in ...
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Getting Praise From Pierce
While he always wanted to be known as an all-around player, the Legend from French Lick was an unstoppable scoring machine. Larry Bird scored an astounding 21,791 points for Boston, the third-most in ...
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Let’s Get It Back!
Coming off a loss in the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics were determined to “get back” to their NBA World Championship-winning ways. The most important offseason move to meet that goal cam ...
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The Dynasty Hits a Bump
Led by All-Star Larry Bird, the Celtics posted 56 wins and the league’s third-best record in the 1982-83 season. The highlight of his season came on March 30 when Bird scored a then franchise single-g ...