Cort Reynolds' latest SB Nation celticsblog.com historical article published today,
It recounts Larry Bird's last NBA championship won on this date June 8,
1986, as the Celtics captured their 16th NBA title by defeating Houston.

The article also recounts the playoff history between Boston and the
Rockets dating back to 1975.

https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/6/8/17430242/this-day-in-1986-how-the-b...