Great partnership
1980–1992Boston Celtics
Larry Bird & Kevin McHale
Bird's total-floor creativity and McHale's interior footwork gave Boston elite answers from every frontcourt angle.
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Greatest duos · 1980–1992
Larry Bird & Kevin McHale
Boston Celtics
Bird's total-floor creativity and McHale's interior footwork gave Boston elite answers from every frontcourt angle.
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Defining games
Curated games from the partnership, season or same championship core. The order favors stakes, historical meaning and how clearly the group’s identity appears on the floor.
1981 Eastern Conference Finals
1981Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
PHILADELPHIA76ERS
Score hidden
MAY 3, 1981
Celtics vs 76ers
1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7
NBA Finals
1984Game4
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
Score hidden
JUN 6, 1984
Celtics vs Lakers
1984 NBA Finals Game 4
NBA Finals
1984Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
Score hidden
JUN 12, 1984
Celtics vs Lakers
1984 NBA Finals Game 7