Detroit Pistons tickets

"BIRD STEALS THE BALL!" Boston Celtics 108 Detroit Pistons 107 May 26, 1987, Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. All but the very young fans of the Boston Celtics remember where they were on May 26, 1987, when Larry Bird stole the ball and set up one of the most dramatic endings to a playoff game in Detroit Piston History and the history of the NBA. Detroit was growing into one of basketball's most rugged teams, and the Detorit Pistons History appeared poised to steal a win in Boston in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

They led 107-106, had possession of the ball and needed only to run the last few seconds off the clock for a 3-2 lead and a chance to Close out the series at home. Out of the corner of his eye, Bird saw Detroit Pistons tickets Isiah Thomas make eye contact with Bill Laimbeer as he prepared to inbound the ball. Bird cut in front of the Pistons' center, intercepting the pass. Before radio man Johnny Most could finish screaming-"Bird stole the ball! Bird stole the ball!"-Bird had dished to a cutting Dennis Johnson for the winning layup with one second left. The Celtics won the series in seven games.