Big three
Larry Bird
Kevin McHale
Robert Parish
Bird, McHale & Parish
Boston Celtics · 1980–1992
Greatest trios · 1980–1992
Bird, McHale & Parish
Boston Celtics
Passing, post craft and durable rim protection made Boston's frontcourt both elegant and punishing.
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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.
Eastern ConferenceFinals
1981Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
PHILADELPHIA76ERS
MAY 3, 1981
Celtics vs 76ers
1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7
NBA Finals
1984Game4
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
JUN 6, 1984
Celtics vs Lakers
1984 NBA Finals Game 4
NBA Finals
1984Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
JUN 12, 1984
Celtics vs Lakers
1984 NBA Finals Game 7