When the Boston Celtics were winning championships with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale in the 1980s, they were notoriously tough to beat at home. The old Boston Garden could be oppressively hot, and a rowdy home crowd added another obstacle. Buildings in the NBA aren't like that anymore, but the current Celtics are on their own impressive run at home.
When the Boston Celtics were winning championships with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale in the 1980s, they were notoriously tough to beat at home. The old Boston Garden could be oppressively hot, and a rowdy home crowd added another obstacle. Buildings in the NBA aren't like that anymore, but the current Celtics are on their own impressive run at home.
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