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NBA Flashback Podcast: 'Havlicek stole the ball'

In this episode, we go back to Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals to learn the story behind the epic "Havlicek Stole the Ball!"

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In this episode of NBA Flashback, we go back to April 15, 1965, and relive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals between the defending champion Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers led by Wilt Chamberlain. We talk with sportswriting legend Bob Ryan about the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt, the epic series, and of course the historic impact of the Johnny Most call… “Havlicek Stole the Ball!” And stick around for Bob Ryan doing his best Most impression.

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Hosted by Sarah Kustok, NBA Flashback is the podcast that takes you back to the best moments in NBA history through exclusive archival audio from the NBA vault, along with new interviews with the players and coaches who were in the building.

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