Today in Sports History: May 5

Today in Sports History
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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 4: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics embraces fellow superstar and friend Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the "Larry Bird Night" tribute held in his honor on February 4, 1993 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics’ Larry Bird made a memorable play during Game 1 of the 1981 NBA Finals. The Celtics were up against the Houston Rockets and Bird helped push the Celtics to a 98-95 victory. According to NBA.com, Bird grabbed the rebound with his right hand, switched the ball into his left hand as his momentum was taking him out of bounds and laid it in the basket. Later coach Red Auerbach called Bird’s play one of the greatest he’d ever seen. The Celtics went on to win the 1981 NBA Championship.

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