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On this day in 1982, the Sixers won the game that no one thought they could. | Philadelphia 76ers

🏀On May 23, 1982 the Philadelphia 76ers, after leading Boston 3 games to 1 only to have the Celtics draw even, invaded Boston Garden and came away with a 120-106 win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. “Beat L.A!” was the chant that resounded through Boston Garden late in the game. Although the 76ers were beating their beloved team, Boston fans wanted anyone to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. “The Boston Strangler” Andrew Toney led the Sixers with 34 points while “Dr. J” Julius Erving adde

🏀On May 9, 1982 the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers with a 121-81 victory at a sold out Boston Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The game would become known as the “Mother’s Day Massacre.” Boston’s Larry Bird finished the game with 24 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals and a block while Robert Parish added 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks for the Celtics. Rick Robey came off the Boston bench to chip-in 19 points. The Sixers would bounce back, taking th