I've never seen anyone make that Dennis Johnson pass off the glass to Bird before. Brilliant play.

@beachbunny7256

Жыл бұрын

They did that play regularly!! DJ and Bird were poetry in motion!! Bird hit it off the glass to himself sometimes too!!

@adamdorgant9454

5 ай бұрын

You’re right about that!!!

@davidpeters3857

4 ай бұрын

💯

Classic game. Love these throwback nba games from the eighties.

@stephaniemalley5694

2 жыл бұрын

Me, tooooo!

@isaboteur2562

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!❤🏀

@isaboteur2562

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniemalley5694 brings back memories of sitting with my Dad watching the Celts. I was 8 in 1987 and I remember my Dad explaining everything to me....the rivalry, Laimbeer and what a douche he was.🤣

@loydkline

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like 1980s nba basketball 🏀

@robertjohnston8690

9 ай бұрын

@@isaboteur2562 Laim-beer was the guy we loved to hate and it wasn't just Celtic fans either.

What a Sequence, super Tight & tough Defense. Most of all, Unselfish Ball Movement, Moving Players without a Ball! This is the real Basketball Play~~!! We lost so Many legacies~~Dammm It!

@rickandosca8262

2 ай бұрын

YES to all you wrote sir.

Ainge & DJ are one of the most underrated backcourts

That last play is one of the greatest in NBA history.

@maxpeck4154

Жыл бұрын

My team was on the losing end of that play but you're 100% right. One of the most back and forth, intense games I ever watched.

Danny Ainge is possibly the most underrated athlete ever.

@Trancymind

2 ай бұрын

To this day, Danny Ainge is still the only high school athlete to be all american in 3 different sports.

What a AMAZING steal by Bird right in the final seconds!! That will never be forgotten. ❤

@loydkline

Жыл бұрын

John havlichek stole the basketball 1960s

@crucisnh

Жыл бұрын

@@loydkline Probably an even more important steal than Bird's, since Havlichek's steal happened in game 7 of the finals when the Celt's had a 1 point lead and the other team had the inbound pass underneath the Celts' basket. His steal saved both the game and the championship.

@adamdorgant9454

5 ай бұрын

It was a great Play!!!!

@OhNo_4mor4freaknbiden

15 күн бұрын

It made a lot of money. … … for the sport

This was fristrating as a celtics fan. Walton and Wedman couldnt play due to injuries and Bird was the only healthy starter. I would have loved to have seen them at full strength against the 87 Lakers.

Not to forget the smile of Walton, right after DJ scored: mix of "we got it", "wtf" and "he's The Legend". To me two milestone: Rodman coming from nowhere to block,Bird layup, and DJ driving immediately to the hoop for Bird's pass.

@andybilakshow260

Жыл бұрын

DJ was actually lookin to the left behind him just before Bird made his move and almost missed the play. But DJ been around long enough to be able to react and come though with the win.

@ryanjohnson3234

Жыл бұрын

I think the Pistons should have gone the finals four times in a row and won three in a row the got rob 1988 the won the Kareem was foul Bill Lamber

@kel9855

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanjohnson3234 The Bird steal of Isiah's pass is the best thing that can happen to the Lakers. Had Detroit won this game, they would have closed out the series in 6 and advanced to the finals. I don't think the 1987 Pistons could have beaten the 1987 Lakers, so hypothetically, the Lakers would have won this year anyway. However, after a loss in the finals in a prior year, the 1988 Pistons would not have choked against the Lakers. They would have won the close game in either game 6 or game 7, thus preventing the Lakers' repeat. So vs. the Celtics in the 1987 Finals and vs. the Pistons in the 1988 Finals, that's the best thing that could happen to the Lakers. I wasn't thinking it that way when I watched this game live 36 years ago. I was fumed that Isiah threw the game away.

@ryanjohnson3234

Жыл бұрын

@@andybilakshow260 yeah this real basketball

@ryanjohnson3234

Жыл бұрын

@@kel9855 Man I don't blame warning don't try fan duel

Kevin McHale post game was crazy good.

@kgisabeast

Жыл бұрын

He taught Kevin Garnett from his rookie year

@loydkline

Жыл бұрын

@@kgisabeast Kevin Garrett got private lessons from Kevin McHale on low post clinic

@localwear1

4 ай бұрын

on a broken foot 🦶 no less!!!

You don’t get a nickname like “Legend” for nothing

Kevin McHale had the best looking post-moves.

@loydkline

Жыл бұрын

Hakeem olajuwon was low 📫 post scientist

Watch how crisp the ball movement was back then unlike today's iso ball and too much dribbling. They play as a team back then.

@isaboteur2562

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I agree. Soo many players nowadays are playing for their own stats and glory. I could care less about the NBA now. The last time I watched it and gaf was back when Pierce, Garnett, Rondo and Allen won the Finals.

As a Piston fan I was bummed out but gotta admit that steal was great. I don't think DJ gets enough credit because without his alertness Bird has no one to pass to and falls out of bounds. And Isiah gets too much blame. Laimbeer's got REACH for that ball and at least draw a foul.

@123slasher.16

3 ай бұрын

Laimbeer should not be blamed. I said it then, 2nd year guard Joe Dumars was the problem . Look at the replay, Dumars along with Rodman and Mahorn ran down court celebrating. The problem was the ball handler guard who was also a good FT shooter should have gone to the ball . Laimbeer should not have been in the play but when Isiah was ready to inbound the ball, his backcourt partner never came to the ball, leaving Laimbeer on a island

Ya ever notice how back in the 80’s they all looked like real grown men playing b-ball and todays game they all just look like really big kids…🤔😉🎯💯

@dannybirch25

Жыл бұрын

Players are coming into the league at a much earlier age that’s why back then players stayed in college for 3 to 4 years before going to the NBA

@TV-ob1if

3 ай бұрын

@@dannybirch25that’s not it. They lack testosterone and look like little boys.

The game has truly devolved

how possible not a single frame of Parish vs Laimbeer at the end of 2nd quarter?? that was definetely an highlight of the game as possible game (and series) change moment

That was BASKETBALL! No clue what the hell they are playing now days!

That was otherworldly.

80's basketball is beutiful to watch everybody touch the ball ...

I Love this game....

First time watching it, what i can say is Lambeer did his job.

12:46 Rodman was such an athlete...

Larry. Legend.

Jrue Holiday paid Bird a tribute last night 🍀

Can u show NBA draft of 1986 about Dennis Rodman please 😳💯?

When real basketball was played by real men. 80’s game >>>>>>>> today’s game

@isaboteur2562

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Alot has changed for the worse in all professional sports.

@greysonG10

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaboteur2562 Deffenitly. I haven't even watched basketball since like 2015.

@JohnnyBallgame88

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@maxpeck4154

Жыл бұрын

@@greysonG10 2005 for me.

@tkubat1997

Жыл бұрын

@@greysonG10And you haven’t been able to spell correctly since birth.

Even the officiating seemed better Much better back then

This when basketball was real and Jordan pippen Wilkins Barkley magic Kareem Clyde doctor j.but Bird parish Kevin the late Dj.and the bad boys you had to really come with your game plan on in the 1980s.

Petetion to make more videos game to 1 to 7 highlights ❤

Pistons too inexperienced didn’t know how to handle the big moments yet. Isaiah panicked and didn’t think to call a timeout so they could advance the ball to halfcourt and get a better inbounding passer. According to Sam Smith in the Jordan rules, Isaiah asked for the ball and even the ref was like don’t you want a timeout and he replied give me the f’ing ball!

@robertpetty7753

8 ай бұрын

Is this true?

@slydEvil35

8 ай бұрын

@@robertpetty7753 according to the Jordan rules by Sam smith released 1991

@123slasher.16

3 ай бұрын

A timeout would have been bad for Detroit. Isiah Thomas wasn't the problem on that play, Joe Dumars was. Dumars ran down court celebrating instead of running to get the ball to either dribble the clock out or get fouled . Detroit would have been foolish to allow Boston to sub and extend the game. Had Dumars gone to the ball, they could have gotten away from a guy trying to foul. That was poor fundamentals on Dumars from putting his center in position to handle the ball in the back court.

@slydEvil35

3 ай бұрын

@@123slasher.16 they still would have been better off if he called a timeout vs panicking. No guarantee they wouldn’t steal it after the timeout but Detroit would at least have been more prepared.

@123slasher.16

3 ай бұрын

@@slydEvil35 I see your point but a timeout gives them a chance for Boston to decide a defensive plan. Isiah actually did the smart play by going to the ref to get the ball inbounds quickly. The problem was Laimbeer realized his other guard was on the other in celebrating and he went to the ball not expecting Bird to react I said it then, Dumars, just like Jalen Rose on Webber's timeout ran from the ball leaving the star players in both instances to make bad plays because of bad fundamentals.

If the youngster doubt Kareem’s words,,, Google boston Detroit game 5 1987 birds iconic steal

which game in the series does Bird do a reverse dunk while Rodman is guarding him?

If there was such a thing as "Dream Team #2" The olympics team would hold that title. Boston clearly had the DT #1 slot

Unlike today's boring game, you didn't see guys standing around the top of the three point arc waiting for the ball. Back then there was an inside game which meant rebounding, passing and movement were important. Today, meh

Which of the NBA players in this 1987 NBA match are sadly no longer with us?

@kaspafischer

Жыл бұрын

DJ

Detroit could’ve won the series in 6 games

@ryanjohnson3234

Жыл бұрын

Still would lost two the Lakers in 1987

@ericw3229

Жыл бұрын

But the didn't

@OhNo_4mor4freaknbiden

15 күн бұрын

Too many mobs in Vegas. 😂

Stephen a calling Michale the greatest power forward ever is a crime against lebron James

The true end of the Bird era. The Celtics wouldn't be relevant again until KG arrived.

Boston only highlights?

@TV-ob1if

3 ай бұрын

Yes. They won. 🏆

The Sixers are our division rivals. The Lakers are our historic rivals. The Bad Boy Pistons were our personal rivals. No team we hated more than Isiah Thomas and his gang of bullies.

That last play was so lame, Pistons should have won this game.

@OhNo_4mor4freaknbiden

15 күн бұрын

It was so lame that it looked fixed up. … Ha

Just not quite as good as when Johnny Most does the call

What a pleasure to watch these old NBA games before the players became the degenerates of today with their tattoos and love of Chinese money. Of note, future degenerate Dennis Rodman is present here kicking open the door for all future degenerates.

@Maddolis

Жыл бұрын

Yeah basketball used to be people of the one skin colour, then two, and now too many to count. I agree that we should go back to the good old days of the pre-50s where those degenerates who weren't pale, were going to jail!

@hoover2501

Жыл бұрын

@@Maddolis Do I sense sarcasm? And by the way degenerates come in all colors. Did I say any of the black players or the white players or anything in between were degenerates besides Dennis Rodman? And if you look at what Dennis Rodman is up to today it only backs up what I thought about him back then. He is bankrupt and a major abuser of substances. And so that I don't offend you I happen to love substances too I just don't abuse them and blow my millions on them. If you can't see a difference between the demeanor of people in general today and yesteryear then let me help you pull your blinders back. People have always been people but there used to be something called dignity towards your fellow man and if you were doing things you wouldn't want to have young impressionable youth influenced by, you had a publicist who would cover up all of your dirties. Yes I think it's always been a part of the human condition to be dirty but when I go to the supermarket and I see people walking around in their pajamas and slippers it only makes me feel more justified in the comments that I made about the degeneration of our culture and in this particular case sports. So if you can't see that then sir I can't help you

@kaspafischer

Жыл бұрын

Dennis may have been a "degenerate" but he was a hell of a basketball player... Watch him finish fast breaks here

@hoover2501

Жыл бұрын

@@kaspafischer Agreed

No question about it 1ofthebestplaysever