Check out the BEST PLAYS from the 1996 #NBAFinals between the Chicago Bulls and the Seattle Supersonics before ESPN's #TheLastDance premieres at 9pm/et on Sunday, April 19th! | NBA

🏀On June 8, 1986 Larry Bird’s 29 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds helped Boston beat the Houston Rockets 114-97 in Game 6 to wrap up the Celtics’ 16th NBA title and Bird’s 2nd NBA Finals MVP in three years. Kevin McHale also scored 29 points for Boston. The championship would be the Celtics' last until 2008. On another note, this series marked the first time the "NBA Finals" branding was officially used, as they dropped the "NBA World Championship Series" branding which had been in use since

Think the NBA was always thriving? It nearly faded away until Larry Bird and Magic Johnson took the stage! Their epic rivalry turned the league around, making it a global phenomenon. Tune in to hear Bill Cartwright explain how these legends changed the game forever! | Basketball Buzz

Relive the intense 1984 NBA finals showdown between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird 🏀✨ Watch to find out why the loss crushed Magic 💔 #MagicJohnson #LarryBird #NBAFinals #Lakers #Celtics #Throwback | Basketball Buzz