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25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: (Day 1)

25 Years ago, The Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the NBA Championship. Larry Bird went on to be the MVP of the series. 

Here’s how the series went and some of the leaders of the Celtics in each game.

Game 1: Monday, May 26, 1986 Boston Celtics 112-100 

• Points: Bird/McHale - 21
• Rebounds: Dennis Johnson - 11
• Assists: Larry Bird - 13

Game 2: Thursday, May 29, 1986 Boston Celtics 117-95  

• Points: Larry Bird - 31
• Rebounds: Larry Bird - 8
• Assists: Larry Bird 7

Game 3: Sunday, June 1, 1986 Houston Rockets 106-104 

• Points: Kevin McHale - 28
• Rebounds: Larry Bird - 15
• Assists: Larry Bird - 11

Game 4: Tuesday, June 3, 1986 Boston Celtics 103-106

• Points: Robert Parish - 22
• Rebounds: Robert Parish - 15
• Assists: Larry Bird - 10 

Game 5: Thursday, June 5, 1986 Houston Rockets 111-96

• Points: Kevin McHale - 33
• Rebounds: Kevin McHale - 8
• Assists: Danny Ainge - 5

Game 6: Sunday, June 8, 1986 Boston Celtics 114-97 

• Points: Larry Bird - 29
• Rebounds: Larry Bird - 11
• Assists: Larry Bird - 12