When it happened
1981 NBA Finals, Game 1: Rockets vs. Celtics
Just six words on six seconds
Bird, with a hint of ballet. -- Henry Abbott
Only enhanced by the flowing mane. -- Dave McMenamin
Bird was Mozart on the hardwood. -- David Thorpe
Larry Bird could see the future. -- Brad Doolittle
Larry Bird practiced this. No doubt. -- Chris Ramsay
Box your man out, Robert Reid! -- J.A. Adande
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