40 years ago today, June 8, 1986, Boston Celtics won their 16th title, hammering Houston Rockets 114–97 in Game 6.
Many still call that ’86 group the greatest Celtics team ever.
Larry Bird dropped a 29p‑12a‑11r triple‑double and took home Finals MVP.
And hard as it is to believe now, that clincher tipped off at 1 pm ET on a Sunday.