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"It's a disgrace to not even be in competition with the Celtics" - Hakeem Olajuwon went nuclear on the Rockets’ efforts against the Celtics in the 1986 NBA Finals
Related: “It's just like you against the world” - Kevin McHale was worried going up against the Rockets on the road in the 1986 NBA Finals ...
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Houston did it first: Boston tipped off with Rockets twice in NBA Finals
However, the Rockets aren't four-time champs. Boston denied both chances in the 1981 and 1986 NBA Finals. Here are summaries ...
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1986 Finals Gm5- Rockets fight their way back
The action got rough as Ralph Sampson was ejected for fighting, but Hakeem Olajuwon dominated the Celtics with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 8 blocks, cutting the Celtics series lead 3-2.
10 NBA players who've won NBA MVP and Finals MVP in the same season
Winning NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP is the ultimate dream for any star player. Here are the 10 players to accomplish this feat ...
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1986 Finals Gm2- Celtics blowout Rockets
The Celtics pushed their home-winning streak to 40 games- regular season and playoff games combined, led by Larry Bird's 31 points. Kevin McHale added 25 points in the rout.
How Many Players Have Won the NCAA Tournament and NBA Finals?
The popularity of college basketball ebbs and flows, but the NCAA tournament remains one of the world's great sporting events ...