Larry Bird 40pts 7rebs 7asts vs Nets (1986)

March 30 1986
Larry Bird breaks the Boston Celtics record of most points against the New Jersey Nets with 40 points, connecting on 15 field goals and going 7 of 8 from the free throw line. Bird would also throw in 7 boards and 7 assists to the stat sheet, showing off his all around capabilities as well as his unparalleled scoring ability.
Bird was unbelievable for this '86 Celtics juggernaut, averaging 25.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists and 2.0 steals.

[@scotttyson7970]

The Greatest passing team of all time.Bar none

[@joeteixeira5214]

The Goat baby.

[@scotttyson7970]

Ole Dennis Johnson and Danny Ainge.Were under Rated

[@scotttyson7970]

When Walton came in was epic

[@davidcallaham60]

Greatest player of all time Larry bird all you have to do is watch him for a little while he did it with every team against every opponent the best opponents including Michael Jordan Kareem Abdul-Jabbar call Malone Charles Barkley Dominique Wilkins he dominated everybody played against and they won championshipt

[@jubjubhenry5612]

Prime Larry is as good as anyone who’s ever played in the NBA. Elite skills

[@user-mp1gg7qj4e]

True GOAT

[@KTF0]

I like that Larry had that "Guy at the YMCA" game. Mad methodical.

[@michaeln.2383]

Nets gave them a run for it. The Celtics needed almost every Bird point.

[@michaelj529]

That was such an enjoyable season ! Loved the 85-86 C’s

[@DaWon-cb4nb]

Have to wonder if 50% of Parish's points did include a Bird assist?

[@cindyknudson2715]

Parish said they did.

[@DaWon-cb4nb]

@@cindyknudson2715 That team define a team...unselfish!