Relive the Moment: Larry Bird, Dominique Wilkins Combine for 82 Points in Unforgettable 1988 Playoff Duel

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Aug 18, 2011

The Celtics had Larry Bird, but the Hawks had Dominique Wilkins. The two dueled it out in Game 6 of the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals. Bird was trying to help the Celtics force a Game 7, while Wilkins tried to help Atlanta win the series. Larry Legend won the battle with a 20-point fourth quarter, and the Celtics won the game.

To watch Wilkins and Bird battle for supremacy, check out the video below.


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