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    Larry Bird Scores 60 on Atlanta Hawks 1985 REACTION | HAWKS BENCH GOES NUTS
    Reaction To Larry Bird Scores 60 on Atlanta Hawks 1985 | HAWKS BENCH GOES NUTS
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  • @MrJoeym78
    @MrJoeym78 Рік тому +33

    Bird was also calling most of his shots in this game and they still couldn’t stop him! That speaks highly to who is the greatest to do what he did. That’s also not the Celtics home crowd standing in ovation for him, it’s the opponents!!

    • @alanela6761
      @alanela6761 Рік тому +2

      New Orleans.... occasional "home sight" for Atlanta, like Hartford, CT for the Celtics...... just in case anyone wondered why the court doesn't say "Atlanta...."

  • @E.Kim_Style
    @E.Kim_Style Рік тому +32

    In this game, Bird was 22 for 36 from floor & 15-16 Free Throw, & only 1 3Pt FG...& had a stretch in 2nd half where he scored 32 pts in 14 minutes! This was in 1985, he averaged for the season 28.7 Pts..10.5 Reb ..6.6 Assists. (2nd of 3 straight MVPs). Bird & Curry? Curry is a great long range shooter, Bird was a great long range shooter, short range shooter, defender on him shooter, left handed shooter. Edge: Bird. Also, the #21 Atlanta defender guarding Bird in this 60pt game was Dominique Wilkins ( one of the most athletic players in history...HOFer).

  • @carloganz
    @carloganz Рік тому +16

    The one who made that pass was the late great DJ
    Dennis Johnson
    Even Larry Bird said he was the greatest teammate he ever had because his intellect was on par with Bird when it came to plays.
    Remember that moment when "Bird steals the ball!" Who was the one he coordinated with to get the bucket? That's right DJ!

  • @mikerichardson8983
    @mikerichardson8983 Рік тому +23

    Larry legend was the most complete player to ever play. He was unstoppable, could shoot from anywhere. He was the smartest most clutch player I ever saw play. His will to win was remarkable. If you gave him a chance to win the game, he would stick a dagger in you heart. I only saw him miss 1 clutch shot in 13 season

  • @gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258
    @gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258 Рік тому +16

    I remember watching this game on TV. It wasn't just that he scored 60; it was HOW he scored 60. Just look at those shots ...

  • @taralee1313
    @taralee1313 Рік тому +7

    Those guys on the Atlanta bench were simply appreciating a master of his craft at work I can't blame him for that

  • @Guide1089
    @Guide1089 Рік тому +5

    Check out the crowd. The game was played in New Orleans and the fans gave Larry a standing ovation at the end of the game. Nobody was leaving their seats. Everyone is standing, clapping in amazement. They were true basketball fans, tho neither team was THEIR team, they appreciated what they just witnessed. Cool crowd!

  • @gwumpyolman
    @gwumpyolman Рік тому +9

    #3 is the late great D.J., Dennis Johnson. The guy Magic called "the best backcourt defender of all-time". Who did the Hawks have? Carr, Webb, Wilkins, Rivers, and some other good players. Oh, and Eddie Johnson, that is the guy that falls off the bench I think. Great game. Good reaction.

  • @mypungkin
    @mypungkin Рік тому +13

    I don't watch basketball but love Larry Bird. I grew up in the 80's & remember my brother & father freak out over him. Love your reaction to him.

  • @aramhamparian9641
    @aramhamparian9641 Рік тому +11

    Crap.... I watched this game in a bar when I was 23 years old. I thought I had too much to drink, because I couldn't believe the shots Bird was making. The funny caveat is that Bird was talking trash the entire time. Robert Parish said that Bird was taking trash to the players, the bench, the Hawks coaches, and even the referee's. 😂😂😂

    • @seanpatton7406
      @seanpatton7406 Рік тому

      Aram, nice story man 👍. HOWEVER, (like Bill Burr does when he's about to drop straight truth and facts 😆) WHO do you believe had more "SHOTS" that HISTORICAL night, you or Larry??🤔 j\k man 🙂. Between Larry's flawless 3 pointers, 2's and foul shouts; I wonder how many "shots" he actually took to eventually end up with 60 POINTS at the end of the game. 🍿😳🤯

    • @trhansen3244
      @trhansen3244 Рік тому

      @@seanpatton7406 How many shots did he take? I believe it was around 50-55 shots.

    • @aramhamparian9641
      @aramhamparian9641 Рік тому +1

      @@seanpatton7406 He took 89 shots and made 22 of them. He was also 15 for 31 from the foul line. Those are Wilt Chamberlain type numbers. Anytime you can duplicate what Wilt was doing, you're pretty good. 😂🤣😂

  • @venetoaward
    @venetoaward Рік тому +12

    Everyone guarded him this game, they tried everything. You can't guard a 6'9 sharpshooter who fades away, it's just impossible, especially with his release. When Larry is on fire there's literally nothing you can do, I don't care who you are.

  • @dwreed9100
    @dwreed9100 Рік тому +5

    Jerry Sichting said Bird told him no man on the planet 6'7" or under could stop him! Savage!

  • @lorriehil4212
    @lorriehil4212 Рік тому +7

    All players and everyone in the place are are in shock. The man is the best of all time.

  • @yambo59
    @yambo59 Рік тому +3

    Larrys # was 33, (# 3 was the late (great) hall of famer Dennis Johnson), also called D.J. - one of Larrys favorite players to ball with according to Larry himself, they worked together like clockwork in passing and assists, scoring etc. the more games you watch the more you see how great DJ actually was in assists, scoring and passing - a bonafide hall of famer, it was a shame when he passed before his time.

  • @charlesking4780
    @charlesking4780 Рік тому +5

    I love the respect you show for Larry Legend 👏

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl Рік тому +2

    Dominique has said it was like watching a video game the way Larry’s shots kept going in…

  • @RaymondBCrisp
    @RaymondBCrisp Рік тому +3

    Larry's shot motion from the top of his head is actually better than pulling it from your chin in my experience. Being a shorter player at only 5'11" and having only modest hops, I tried shooting like this and found it to be superior for a few reasons. First, it's being shot from about 4 to 6 inches higher than a standard jump shot, which makes it harder to block. Second, the release is quicker, again, making it harder for an opponent to time a block. Third, it was harder to strip the ball during the shooting motion. I also found that it allowed me to sight the ball better (i.e. watch it from my hand to the basket). I tried both ways during intermural basketball league, and I ended up sticking with Bird's technique. It worked well for me, and some folks actually started referring to me as 'Baby Bird', which I took as a HUGE compliment, given he was my basketball hero. Great reaction. Thanks for giving props to Bird!

  • @msw8966
    @msw8966 Рік тому +7

    I know you watched a bunch of Larry Bird videos but you haven't dug in deep like making the case which will answer all your questions about all of Larry's opponents. You should really check out Making the case Larry Bird. I'm sure you're Larry Bird followers will appreciate it because you will start to open your eyes that Larry is definitely one of the top three players of all time.

    • @seanpatton7406
      @seanpatton7406 Рік тому +1

      Here are all of the "Making the Case" videos. I don't think it's said in the Bird video, but Larry also had Rookie of the Year in '79-'80 season. I'm pretty sure and everyone can agree that Kobe (RIP) 😔 and Curry could be added to this list. jmo
      "Making the Case" by Clayton Crowley
      Tim Duncan; Feb 2020, 495k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/1sRSpQ78Y3c/v-deo.html
      Larry Bird; Feb 2020, 632k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/Pxf4RzocHN8/v-deo.html
      Magic Johnson; March 2020, 304k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/sp3qAXOzY5k/v-deo.html
      Wilt Chamberlain; April 2020, 323k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/Ybm_ql373GM/v-deo.html
      Kareem Abdul-Jabar; May 2020, 429k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/ddVb8U4UhZ0/v-deo.html
      Bill Russell; June 2020, 252k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/WHT8x-AO290/v-deo.html
      Michael Jordan; July 2020, 428k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/vqq5d_4umFM/v-deo.html
      Lebron James; Sept 2020, 839k 👀's - ua-cam.com/video/gk2F3dKb1uQ/v-deo.html

  • @americogalindez9129
    @americogalindez9129 Рік тому +1

    That dude guarding him is hall of fame Dominique Wilkins.. and they were going at each other.. back n forth it was a crazy game

  • @thatmanstumototours2270
    @thatmanstumototours2270 Рік тому +7

    Curry is the best at lofting long ass 3s behind moving screens in today's League , but he couldn't carry Bird's jock at anything other than that...

  • @eddiehaskell1957
    @eddiehaskell1957 Рік тому +1

    That was DJ #3(Dennis Johnson) who made that pass. Dennis and Larry were clairvoyant when it came to DJ finding Larry for a shot. Bird said DJ was the best player I ever played with.

  • @MikeJones-uq4zj
    @MikeJones-uq4zj Рік тому +5

    Bird actually said his favorite and best game he ever played was game 6 against the rockets in the 86 championship.

    • @rustydaboyrobot
      @rustydaboyrobot Рік тому +2

      Only scored 29 points....but Larry was making every play, was everywhere on the court, knew what Houston was going to do before THEY did...and crushed them.
      Though...i love the 60 pt game 😄

  • @danacarter4793
    @danacarter4793 Рік тому +1

    He was amazing to watch ,he was ever where,I love my dad for taking me to bball games it was like watch lightning in a bottle

  • @weslennon3425
    @weslennon3425 Рік тому +1

    #3 who passed the ball to Bird was Dennis Johnson better known as DJ, he and Parrish (#00) Bird always made sure everyone got their touches. (Both had MVP or more)

  • @lesabarnum9318
    @lesabarnum9318 Рік тому +2

    Bird himself said the rim was 5 ft wide that game for him..everything he threw at it went in

  • @paulpenix8198
    @paulpenix8198 Рік тому +2

    Bird because he is three level and has one three consecutive three point contests. More clutch. Will even tell the opponent beforehand he is going to make the clutch shot even in the playoffs and do it. Also 90% career free throw shooter. Highest season being 93%. Founder of 50/40/90 club and did it three times. That's a shooter!!!!!

  • @DIZeLAN
    @DIZeLAN Рік тому +1

    At the film session for the Atlanta Hawks after the game, Coach Mike Fratello kept rewinding the tape and playing the part where his players were celebrating. Those guys got ripped apart and fined, LMAO!!

  • @robinmahan8814
    @robinmahan8814 Рік тому +1

    And he was playing hurt. Mind blowing.

  • @big8dog887
    @big8dog887 Рік тому +2

    That short guy was Spud Webb, who at 5'6" famously won the NBA Slam Dunk contest.

    • @alanela6761
      @alanela6761 Рік тому

      That and mugsey bogues dunking at 5'3" are among the most impressive things I've seen (I've never been impressed by a real tall guy dunking, but those two...)

  • @Guide1089
    @Guide1089 Рік тому +1

    Number 3 Guard was Dennis Johnson, a great player. The Hawks had at least 2 HOF players when LB scored 60 points!

  • @kevinstarr516
    @kevinstarr516 Рік тому +1

    My brother and I was at that game. Bird just went off and could not miss. That was incredible to witness, and be there for that shooting exhibition.

  • @richardcarlson343
    @richardcarlson343 5 місяців тому

    That dude guarding was the whole team! Doc Rivers came out after the game and said the whole team rotated trying to guard him and no one could defend against him.
    And as he was playing he Doc said he was calling all his baskets, that fade away at the three point line he called. Doc said Larry called, “three pointer off the trainer”. 🤣

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl Рік тому +3

    This game is so iconic! For so many reasons!
    Dominique Wilkins tried his best for Atlanta, but come on! It’s LARRY LEGEND!
    I hope you’re coming around to putting Larry on your Mt Rushmore 👍

    • @trhansen3244
      @trhansen3244 Рік тому

      Well, Mt Rushmore should be removed, thanks to the efforts of Jalen Rose, who correctly pointed out Mt Rushmore was built on sacred Native American cemetarial tribal breeding grounds.

    • @aramhamparian9641
      @aramhamparian9641 Рік тому

      @@trhansen3244 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @victorsixtythree
    @victorsixtythree Рік тому +3

    2:58 - No. 3 for the Celtics was Dennis Johnson (Rest in Peace). Bird called DJ the best player he ever played with. Check out the video "Dennis Johnson to Larry Bird Tribute": ua-cam.com/video/tQYs5rsSud0/v-deo.html

  • @hookedonreactions7649
    @hookedonreactions7649 Рік тому +1

    Bird was very good at shaking defenders.

  • @deandamico9041
    @deandamico9041 Рік тому

    Larry BIRD. One of a Kind. Larry Legend.

  • @PixelPro-4000
    @PixelPro-4000 Рік тому +3

    Bird and Curry are phenomenal shooters. But Bird was may more clutch, which makes him a better shooter, because he can shoot under pressure.

  • @daltonmoore8971
    @daltonmoore8971 Рік тому +1

    Doc Rivers said the stat they used for this game was "He only got 6 against me."

  • @imweakfordeaky
    @imweakfordeaky Рік тому +2

    Atlanta coach Mike Fratello fined those guys on the bench (Antoine Carr, Cliff Levingston, and Eddie Johnson) something like $3000 each - AFTER making the whole team sit through a film session of that bench footage played over and over and over.

  • @danacarter4793
    @danacarter4793 Рік тому

    The threw ever player they had at him ,he played ever game hard ,watching him live was awesome, glad I grew up on this ❤❤ that's why the called him larry the legend, put some respect on his name ,so glad you get it ,most in this generation don't, but that's why you here ppl in the league all praise him ,and no wasn't his best game, he said ,get that ❤❤

  • @bonsaiguy2483
    @bonsaiguy2483 Рік тому +1

    I think it was 9 days earlier that they played a game and Kevin McHale had a hot hand. He was being defended by a guy that bullied and disrespected Bird in college. Bird just kept feeding it to McHale and he got 54 points, a Celtic record. After the game Bird told him he should have went for 60 cause that record might not last . Here are 9 days later

  • @jalesbarjo4740
    @jalesbarjo4740 Рік тому +1

    Previous game, McHale had scored 57 points record. Larry feeding him the ball... Then stopped playing 2 minutes before the end of the game. Larry told him he should have continued to 60.
    Nine days later... Here you have your 60 points new Celtics record by White Jesus. And all, calling every shot before delivering.

  • @fidge54
    @fidge54 Рік тому

    I heard Isiah say that Bird's shot had so much spin on it sometimes it sounded like "ssssssssssss....."

  • @carilin1965
    @carilin1965 Рік тому +1

    He was calling his shots that’s why the bench lost their shit😂😂

  • @isedairi
    @isedairi Рік тому +2

    THat man he's cooking is Dominique!

  • @sharonbird2921
    @sharonbird2921 Рік тому +1

    They had 4 different guys on trying to guard him but they said nothing worked 🐐☘️👍☘️

  • @gubbylee
    @gubbylee Рік тому +1

    Larry Bird 🦅 is the Goat 🐐 !!

  • @RR-rk5gj
    @RR-rk5gj Рік тому +1

    Everyone tried to guard Bird. He once said to a coach don't you have anybody on the bench who can guard me? The coach shook his head no.

  • @dwanemarsh4378
    @dwanemarsh4378 Рік тому

    Brother, I'm 64 now. I grew up watching, at the Arena, the Spurs (MY team!) when it had George Gervin (Iceman)! NO ONE was smoother! HOF! Then I got season tickets when they got Tim Duncan, KNOWING he was a star in the making! Then here comes "The Admiral", David Robinson! The they got Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. San Antonio is not a huge, massive city like LA or Chicago, but what it does have is EXTREMELY loyal and loud Spurs fans! And I was one any chance I got! What the Spurs had then, winning so much at that time, and what many teams DON'T have in today's time, is "teamwork"! Selflessness. It's mostly about individual stars, and how much can "I" shine, and that doesn't win! Nor does it draw the public, who HATE ball hogs and selfish "heroes". A team wins championships, and not individuals. Good reactions!

  • @danacarter4793
    @danacarter4793 Рік тому

    He played one game left handed ,that's how good it was

  • @timothy4664
    @timothy4664 Рік тому +1

    McHale scored 58 the night before or a few games before. That was his career high and make no mistake, Kevin McHale was a bad dude. Bird told McHale he was going to get 60. Dude was pure competition.

  • @charlesking4780
    @charlesking4780 Рік тому +1

    Steph Curry and Larry Bird are both great shooters but nobody's more clutch than Bird. NOBODY!!!! 🏀

  • @GibsonHeavy
    @GibsonHeavy Рік тому

    They all took turns trying to guard Bird, he mugged them all. They were trying, but Bird is Bird he won't be stopped. That's why they kept har fouling him, to try to take him out of the game. When he ended up in the trainers lap, he told the Hawks bench he was going "make a 3 pointer and fall into the trainer lap. When he did it that was when the Hawks player fell off his chair, and the other 2 guys gave each other high fives. They called off the 3 pointer, they called it a foul, but he was not touched, he landed into the trainer, because he called it. LEGENDARY!

  • @sharonbird2921
    @sharonbird2921 Рік тому

    The Hawks fans were cheering for Larry Legend 🐐

  • @thomasohanlon1060
    @thomasohanlon1060 Рік тому

    You also have to remember when bird was playing in college there was no three point line.

  • @lesabarnum9318
    @lesabarnum9318 Рік тому +1

    He cooked the whole bench not just one

  • @areese240z
    @areese240z Рік тому +1

    I think bird shot 61% this game and hit 15 of 16 from the line. Larry was the founding member of the 50-40-90 club and repeated the following year. Only 9 people have made that club and only 2 people have repeated. Curry just one time.

  • @robinmahan8814
    @robinmahan8814 Рік тому

    Have you watched the passing video? Or the Bird/Magic series? They're outstanding. I'll go back and see. Love your reactions!

  • @sheilawhite7044
    @sheilawhite7044 Рік тому

    The guys were fined but they said it was worth it. They were high-fiving each other on the Atlanta Bench. Another player threw a towel over his head - couldn't stand watching Bird bury his team.

  • @toddfrank3344
    @toddfrank3344 Рік тому +2

    The reason why so many would-be defenders didn't "step up" on Bird is because they were afraid of getting burned. Bird up made up for his lack of speed with brains. If a defender stepped up on him, there was a very real chance Bird would either find a way to get around him, hit him with his patented up fake (which sometimes literally got defenders to fall over), or hit a cutter with one of his no-look passes..or fake the pass and stroke the shot a la Maravich. I've never seen another player who could beat you in as many ways as Larry Bird, even though he couldn't reverse dunk from the free throw line.

  • @cindyknudson2715
    @cindyknudson2715 Рік тому +2

    60 in regulation. No overtime minutes.

  • @eddiehaskell1957
    @eddiehaskell1957 Рік тому +2

    Larry shot 62 or 64 percent if I remember right. I also think he only had 1or 2....3 pointers. Dominique was the primary defender. The Hawks did try other guys but I Doc said, Nothing worked!

  • @curtissmith2486
    @curtissmith2486 Рік тому

    That defender was Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.

  • @alfredoramos9782
    @alfredoramos9782 Рік тому

    Chris Mullin has the perfect shooting form

  • @michaelcroteau5919
    @michaelcroteau5919 Місяць тому

    The guys on the Atlanta bench got fined. They said it was worth paying for front row seats to that show.

  • @alfredoramos9782
    @alfredoramos9782 Рік тому

    That's Dominique Wilkins,the one guarding Bird

  • @Jim-fy3hs
    @Jim-fy3hs Рік тому

    I forgot to mention this. The night before that game Larry Bird came in late after a long night of drinking and the Atlanta Hawks found out about it and thought they was going to have an easy game because of it. And then all of a sudden it went the other way.

  • @brendawalters3728
    @brendawalters3728 Рік тому

    he had several defenders Dominique Wikens, Spud Webb and Doc to name a few. 3 of the players celebrating Bird were fined. the Game was in Atlanta, but the Hawks fans were celebrating Bird as well, looking at the fans reactions you would think they were playing in Boston.

    • @andybilakshow260
      @andybilakshow260 Рік тому

      Everything there was just right in accordance with human nature. The bench shouldn't have been fined. That was a sin against the GOAT

  • @phils5423
    @phils5423 Рік тому

    The late great DJ Dennis Johnson I think he's in the Hall of Fame

  • @jeremybates7779
    @jeremybates7779 Рік тому

    You know he played a game left handed just for the hell of it right

  • @betitall33
    @betitall33 Рік тому

    hall of famer, Dennis Johnson

  • @monamaple9790
    @monamaple9790 Рік тому

    Bird!!!!!

  • @phils5423
    @phils5423 Рік тому +1

    Basketball Jesus the truth just two of the names don't forget Larry legend you don't get those names you earn the respect that creates them

    • @andybilakshow260
      @andybilakshow260 Рік тому

      and how many hall of famers + coaches called him legend. Larry, what a trip

  • @rustydaboyrobot
    @rustydaboyrobot Рік тому

    He shot 60% that game.
    And im always picking Larry. 😄

  • @jerryray2451
    @jerryray2451 Рік тому

    DJ bro gave the pass you were asking about.

  • @jlmusic1469
    @jlmusic1469 Рік тому

    That defender is HOF'er Dominique Wilkins

  • @bobdelp2023
    @bobdelp2023 Рік тому

    THAT'S DJ ( DENNIS JOHNSON ) HE PASSED AWAY AWHILE BACK NOW :( R.I.P. DJ

  • @Jim-fy3hs
    @Jim-fy3hs Рік тому

    Since you asked that I will answer. Hall of famer Dominique Wilkins played for the Atlanta Hawks and so did doc Rivers. Can't remember if there was any other Hall of famers on that team off the top of my head.

  • @jameshanks8608
    @jameshanks8608 Рік тому +1

    you should react to his left handed game. 47 pts I believe

  • @Beebee-tn4bn
    @Beebee-tn4bn Рік тому +2

    React to his prime highlights or react to his greatest passer of all time re-edit.

  • @sharonbird2921
    @sharonbird2921 Рік тому

    He scored 33 points in the 4th quarter

  • @fidge54
    @fidge54 Рік тому

    That pass? DJ of course!

  • @fidge54
    @fidge54 Рік тому

    That man guarding him? Hahahaha.... Dominique Wilkins HOF

  • @jamiewilks4034
    @jamiewilks4034 Рік тому

    #3 was "the late great DJ" Dennis Johnson

  • @susanharrah3462
    @susanharrah3462 Рік тому

    lary bird hands down.

  • @scorpiothegreat1
    @scorpiothegreat1 Рік тому +1

    React to “Making the case” for Larry Bird

  • @anthonycooks8853
    @anthonycooks8853 Рік тому

    They had Dominque, Doc, and I think they had Kevin Willis on that team who was a 7 foot freak of nature. Antoine carr had a Long career. They had a perrenial playoff team

  • @abelhansen
    @abelhansen 7 місяців тому

    That D. J pass to larry.

  • @victorsixtythree
    @victorsixtythree Рік тому

    Just a difference between then and today's game - Bird scored 60 and only ATTEMPTED four 3-pointers (making only one). He was 22 for 36 from the field (.611) and 15 for 16 from the line (.938).
    By the way, in that game Dennis Johnson had 17 assists and their other starting guard Danny Ainge had 13 assists!

  • @robintackett7039
    @robintackett7039 Рік тому

    Bird the best

  • @picolo4102
    @picolo4102 Рік тому +1

    I got Bird

  • @lgbfjbmaga3930
    @lgbfjbmaga3930 Рік тому

    🐐

  • @sharonbird2921
    @sharonbird2921 Рік тому

    DJ number 3 Dennis Johnson 🐐

  • @phils5423
    @phils5423 Рік тому

    The whole team tried to guard him that night and the best at any of the can say is he only got six on me

  • @bronsongetseven7326
    @bronsongetseven7326 Рік тому

    If Larry Bird hadn't hurt his back midway through his career he would have equaled Jordan's 6 rings. No doubt in my mind. And Bird is the most naturally gifted player/shooter to ever play. I looked up a 13 season stat comparison between Bird and Curry the other day and they were very similar. But, when you look at the whole picture...Bird played in a far more physical era than Curry. Bird was also a better well rounded player. And Bird had the brains, balls, and more dedication to his team and general love of the game than just about anyone ever. Bird was an assassin and the true G.O.A.T.

  • @StewartUSAF
    @StewartUSAF Рік тому

    That guy you're saying is getting cooked (#21 for Atlanta) is HALL OF FAMER Dominique Wilkins. Dominique was probably the best player on this Hawks team (the other two that could make that claim are Doc Rivers and Kevin Willis). Yes, Cliff Levingston and Eddie Johnson did get fined. Doc Rivers tells the story to Dan Patrick about the film session after this game, where Coach Mike Fratello rewound the clip of the end of the bench celebrating about 20 times. That one at the end, he comes down the floor talking s*** like always, saying "Rainbow, trainer's lap. Who wants it?" It didn't count because he was fouled before the shot got off.

  • @teresavicario5848
    @teresavicario5848 Рік тому

    They are ALL trying to guard him. They just couldnt.

  • @gregshirley-jeffersonboule6258

    Dominique Wilkins was guarding him most of the game.

  • @johnroop9625
    @johnroop9625 Рік тому

    There were 3 orfour very good defenders on the hawks It wouldn't have mattered who guarded him THAT night!!!! 32 PTS in 14 min period of 3rd & 4th qtrs,with just 1 3!!!!! LOL

  • @cindyknudson2715
    @cindyknudson2715 Рік тому

    Bird considers Game 6 1986 NBA Finals vs Houston
    as the best game he ever played.