🔥Larry Bird played with painful bone spurs in both feet in the 1988 NBA playoffs
🏀Bird scored 20 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter of game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks
💪Despite his injury, Bird showcased his toughness and clutch performance
⚡Dominique Wilkins scored 47 points, but Bird's determination and skill led the Celtics to victory
🏆Bird's heroics in game 7 cemented his status as one of the toughest players in NBA history
Did Larry Bird play with an injury in the 1988 NBA playoffs?
—Yes, Bird played through painful bone spurs in both feet.
How many points did Bird score in the fourth quarter of game 7?
—Bird scored 20 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks.
What was Dominique Wilkins' performance in game 7?
—Wilkins scored an impressive 47 points, but Bird's performance led the Celtics to victory.
What impact did Bird's injury have on his career?
—Bird's injury eventually led to surgery and marked the decline of his dominant career.
How did Bird's performance in game 7 showcase his toughness?
—Despite his injury, Bird showed incredible determination and led his team to victory.
00:00Larry Bird played through painful bone spurs in both feet in the 1988 NBA playoffs.
07:03Bird scored 20 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter of game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks.
10:56Bird's clutch performance showcased his toughness and determination.
13:09Wilkins scored 47 points, but Bird's skill and leadership led the Celtics to victory.
