BURLINGTON, Mass. - Long-time Celtics broadcasters Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn relive Celtics history with a number of NBA legends, including Danny Ainge, Cedric Maxwell, and Doc Rivers during special telecasts of classic Celtics games.
During each telecast, Gorman, Heinsohn and a basketball great will share their collective insights on key moments in each game. Celtics Classics offer a unique and first person account of some of the biggest moments in Celtics and NBA history.
All telecasts begin at 8 p.m. Original airings are in bold:
Tue, Nov 8 – 1986 First Round Game 2 – Bulls vs. Celtics (Jordan 63 points)
Guest analyst, Danny Ainge
Mon, Nov 14 - 1986 First Round Game 2
Tue, Nov 15 - 1984 NBA Finals Game 4 - Celtics vs. Lakers (OT win)
Guest analyst, Cedric Maxwell
Mon, Nov 21 –1984 NBA Finals Game 4
Tue, Nov 22 – 1988 East Semi-finals Game 7 - Hawks vs. Celtics (Bird-Wilkins Duel)
Guest analyst, Doc Rivers (16 points, 18 assists for Hawks in game)
Mon, Nov 28 – 1988 East Semi-finals Game 7
Tue, Nov 29 - 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 – Celtics vs. Lakers (Bill
Russell’s last game) AND 1963 NBA Finals Game 6 – Celtics vs. Lakers (Cousy’s last game)
Guest analyst, Satch Sanders
Mon, Dec 5 – 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 and 1963 NBA Finals Game 6
Tues, Dec 6 - 1984 NBA Finals Game 7 – Lakers vs. Celtics
Guest analyst, Cedric Maxwell
Mon, Dec 12 – 1984 NBA Finals Game 7 – Lakers vs. Celtics
Tue, Dec 13 – 1987 East Finals Game 5 – Pistons vs. Celtics (Bird stole the ball)
Guest analyst, Danny Ainge
Mon, Dec 19 – 1987 East Finals Game 5 – Pistons vs. Celtics
Tue, Dec 20 – 1981 East Finals Game 7 – Sixers vs. Celtics
Guest analyst, Cedric Maxwell
Mon, Dec 26 – 1981 East Finals Game 7 – Sixers vs. Celtics
Tue, Dec 27 - 1986 NBA Finals Game 6 - Celtics vs. Rockets
Guest analyst, TBA