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Larry Bird’s Clutch Performance Sweeps Bucks | Boston Celtics News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
In 1986, the Milwaukee Bucks thought they had a shot at glory against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals — even with Sidney Moncrief in MVP talks. But Larry Bird flipped the script, dropping 26 points in Games 1 and 2, then erupting for a triple-double in Game 3 to give Boston a commanding 3-0 lead. In Game 4, Bird took over with back-to-back threes and scored 14 of Boston’s final 16 points, finishing with 30 points and 5-of-6 from deep. Despite the sweep, Bucks coach Don Nelson praised Bird’s otherworldly play, and Bird himself shrugged it off, calling his clutch shots “routine.” A masterclass in legend-making. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9920eb5ddaffab68