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"I think we're the better team" - Maurice Cheeks refused to congratulate the Celtics, who beat his 76ers in the 1981 Eastern Conference finals after going down 3-1 in the series

Maurice Cheeks had his share of unforgettable moments during his legendary career, one of which was Game 7 of the 1981 Eastern Conference finals. The Philadelphia 76ers guard missed a game-tying ...
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Chris Ford dies at 74: Villanova's Jay Wright remembers Celtics champ, former 76ers interim coach

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Chris Ford, an Atlantic City native who became a Villanova basketball star before winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981 has died, his family announced ...

Celtics are everything you think they are, and that was enough against 76ers

The Celtics led by 24 points in the second quarter on Friday and were still fortunate to leave Philadelphia with a win.

Celtics stumble at the finish, but hold on to stave off 76ers for third consecutive victory

The Celtics fumbled all of an early 24-point lead and gave the hosts multiple shots to win at the end, but still managed to avenge their season-opening loss.