In the 80's, the Celtics and the Lakers were the toast of the NBA. The last time they met in the Finals, Michael Jackson was still the King of Pop.
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While this man
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helped the Lakers win 3 of the four NBA titles they added since,
the Celts were stuck in constant mediocrity
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And when former Celts McHale and Ainge facilitated the resurgence of Boston this year by forming the Big 3
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Their rival, the Lakers countered and were not to be outdone.............
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And now, with the Lakers and the Celtics both in NBA's Final Four:
the 80's fever is rising up!!!!
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And with Jackson
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threatening to fill all his fingers with rings, an old guard of Boston might just roll over his grave, and smoke that cigar once again.......
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I know that Im not alone praying for this match-up
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I have big help........
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