NBA's 60 Greatest Playoff Moments: #23

Rookies Heinsohn & Russell, Ramsey Lead Celtics To First Title; Game 7, 1957 NBA Finals:
"If this series had taken placed today, it might be called the greatest ever. It opened with St. Louis defeating the Celtics in Boston Garden 125-123 in double-OT. It ended in Game 7 with St. Louis losing to the Celtics in Boston Garden 125-123 in double overtime after Bob Pettit's last second attempt rolled off the rim. Each of the Hawks' three wins were by two points. With the exception of Game 7, the Celtics never won by less than five points. How did the two Celtics "rookies" handle the pressure of Game 7 in the Finals? Russell -- 19 points, 32 rebounds; Heinsohn -- 37 points and 23 rebounds, along with Frank Ramsey were instrumental in leading the Celtics to its first ever NBA title." - NBA.com

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[Liface]

I love that people dressed up to go to games. We need to bring that back!

[d820m]

1st dynasty was the Minneapolis Lakers

[wizhahaha]

donald duck is the commentator

[Gytukazzz1]

At this place should be 1991 finals jordan moment Thumbs up if u agree

[Chandlah]

Another Theltic rookie, Bill Ruthell

[aaronschainm]

@sumskater999 thats why it would be interesting fool.

[sumskater999]

@aaronschainm It would be TERRIBLE. Basketball theory has changed SO MUCH since 1957, the two wouldn't be compatible at all.

[sumskater999]

When was the commentary done? The game is 1957, and the commentator knows the Celtics will become a dynasty.

[thenintendogamer]

0:19 Bill Russell dunk!!! :D

[8joey]

this should be a jordan clip