In this episode of NBA Flashback, we go back to March 12, 1985 and relive the night the Larry Bird scored a career-high and Boston Celtics-record 60 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. We talk with Bird’s long-time teammate, Robert Parish, about what motivated Larry that night, Bird calling his shots, his never-ending trash talk and even the Hawks’ players cheering on Bird from their bench.
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Legendary Moments in History: Larry Bird's 60 points vs. Hawks
On March 12, 1985, Larry Bird erupted for career-high 60 points in the Boston Celtics’ win against the Atlanta Hawks.
