1981 Apr 29 — Celtics vs 76ers — ECF Game 5, Larry Bird 32 Points — PSA 5 — TICKET STUB

An elimination-game victory from Boston's memorable 1981 championship run. This Boston Garden ticket stub represents April 29, 1981, when Larry Bird scored 32 points to lead the Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers, 111–109, in Eastern Conference Finals Game 5. Julius Erving scored 21 for Philadelphia. Boston entered trailing the series 3–1; this victory launched three consecutive wins that secured the Eastern Conference title. The Celtics subsequently defeated Houston for the NBA championship.  A compelling piece of Celtics–76ers playoff history.