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Bird’s Unmatched Dominance in ’86 Finals | Houston Rockets News
Larry Bird’s legendary dominance in the 1986 NBA Finals, where he dropped a triple-double in Game Six and sealed his second Finals MVP with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, left an indelible mark on those who faced him. Guards like Jim Petersen witnessed firsthand how Bird could single-handedly control games and demoralize entire teams — a level of individual brilliance that even Michael Jordan later hailed as unmatched, calling him the greatest small forward ever. While modern fans may overlook him, the respect from his contemporaries remains undeniable, proving Bird’s true greatness…
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