1988-89 Boston Celtics Season Recap

Boston Celtics Finish Third in Atlantic Division

The 1988-89 Boston Celtics finished the regular season with a record of 42-40, good for third place in the NBA Atlantic Division. The Celtics were led by Larry Bird, who averaged 29.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game. Other key players for the Celtics included Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, and Dennis Johnson.

Larry Bird's Top 10 Moments

In honor of Larry Bird's retirement, WEB SportsCenter has counted down his top 10 greatest moments throughout his career. These moments include his franchise-record-setting 60-point game, his NBA Finals MVP performance in 1986, and his game-winning shot in Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals.

Bird's Confidence in 1986 Championship Team

Larry Bird has gone on record as saying he would put his 1986 NBA championship team against anyone. This team, which featured Bird, McHale, Parish, and Johnson, is considered one of the greatest teams in NBA history. The Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets in six games to win the championship.