Improbable late game 5 comeback led by McHale, Larry and Max helped Boston close out pesky Bullets in double OT epic
Lost amid all the many great Celtic playoff battles of the 1980's vs. the rival Lakers, 76ers, Pistons and Bucks was a rugged eastern semifinal battle in 1982 vs. the then Washington Bullets (now Wizards).
Heading into those 1982 NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics were riding high as the defending league champion and the holder of the best record in the loop at 63-19.