64K views · 1.4K reactions | On March 3, 1985 Kevin McHale of the Celtics connected on 22 of 28 (78.6%) field goal attempts and scored a franchise-record 56 points in Boston’s 138-129 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Boston Garden. McHale also pulled down 16 rebounds, handed out 4 assists and blocked 3 shots. Just 9 days later against Atlanta, Larry Bird would set a new Celtics single-game scoring record by hitting for 60 points. | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

🏀On May 22, 1985 the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 102-100 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for a 4-1 series win. Dennis Johnson led the Celtics with 23 points while Robert Parish added 20 points. Kevin McHale and Larry Bird finished with 17 points each for Boston. Maurice Cheeks led the Sixers with 26 points.🏀 | Davenport Sports Network

108K views · 1.6K reactions | First step to winning a championship? Assemble the team. In the summer of 1985, Red Auerbach did just that by bringing key pieces to Boston to round out the roster. | Boston Celtics | Facebook