Relive the Moment: Celtics Top 76ers to Complete Comeback in 1981 Eastern Conference Finals, Earn Trip to NBA Finals

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Aug 21, 2011

Dramatic sports moments aren't scripted much better than this.

With less than a minute remaining in the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics, who had battled back from a 3-1 series deficit to force a Game 7 against the 76ers, were trailing by two. Boston's lead dropped to one, but a clutch rebound at the end of the game sealed a trip to the NBA Finals and added to Celtics lore.

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