One of history's greatest teams, the 1986 Celtics, claim the franchise's sixteenth title thanks to a Larry Bird triple-double and a deafening Garden crowd.

The Celtics pushed their home-winning streak to 40 games- regular season and playoff games combined, led by Larry Bird's 31 points. Kevin McHale added 25 points in the rout.

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In the NBA, Bird led the Boston Celtics to three championships (1981, 1984, 1986), playing a pivotal role in each title run. His Finals MVP awards in 1984 and 1986 are a testament to his ability ...