Relive the Moment: Larry Bird’s Steal, Assist to Dennis Johnson Catapults Celtics Past Pistons in Game 5 of 1987 Eastern Conference Finals

Much like John Havlicek did 22 years earlier against the Philadelphia 76ers, Larry Bird used his instincts to steal victory away from the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals. Larry Legend's steal and subsequent assist to Dennis Johnson sent the Boston Garden crowd into a state of hysteria en route to helping the C's reach the NBA Finals.

To see Bird's nifty nab, check out the video below.

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