THE 1982 NBA PLAYOFFS AND CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

THE GOLDEN AGE OF BASKETBALL

Steve continues his review of the 1981-1982 Season with the Eastern Conference Finals, the third meeting in 3 years between Larry Bird's Boston Celtics and Julius Erving's Philadelphia 76ers. Dr. J would prevail in a grueling seven game series only to face Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the newest Lakers, much-maligned Forward Bob McAdoo and rookie Coach Pat Riley for the World Championship.