NBA Dynasty Series: Boston Celtics - The Complete History — Season 1
About this season
Over the past 50 years the Celtics have won an unprecedented 16 World Championships including 8 in a row from 1959-1966, making them the the most storied franchise in NBA history. This 5-disc special edition collector's set features the complete Boston Celtics history including year-end compilation programs highlighting the Championship seasons. Plus for the first time ever on DVD, the team's most memorable games in franchise history.
Episodes (18)
1. Introduction
Aired 24 May 2005 • 1 min
Introduction to NBA Dynasty Series: Boston Celtics - The Complete History.
2. The Celtics Dynasty
Aired 24 May 2005 • 47 min
A look at the tradition throughout the years, from 11 titles in 13 years during the '50s - '60s to the Bird era in the '80s.
3. Boston Celtics: A Tradition of Greatness
Aired 24 May 2005 • 25 min
An overview of the winning tradition from the mid-'50s through 1973, focusing on legendary players who spanned the era and coaches who led the way.
4. The Celts Are Back: 1974 NBA Playoffs
Aired 24 May 2005 • 26 min
This chronicles Boston's 1974 postseason run.
5. The Greatest Game Ever Played
Aired 24 May 2005 • 19 min
This 1976 championship film features the NBA Finals battle against the Suns, including the historic triple-overtime win in Game 5. Also includes a profile on the team's playoff run.
6. Celtics/Lakers: A Rivalry Renewed
Aired 24 May 2005 • 12 min
Bonus Feature: A fresh look at the 1984 NBA Finals.
7. The Dynasty Renewed: The 1981 NBA Playoffs and Championship Series
Aired 24 May 2005 • 56 min
The Dynasty Renewed: The 1981 NBA Playoffs and Championship Series
8. Pride and Passion
Aired 24 May 2005 • 59 min
1984 NBA champions.
9. Sweet Sixteen
Aired 24 May 2005 • 60 min
1986 NBA champions.
10. Home of the Brave
Aired 24 May 2005 • 60 min
1986 - 1987 NBA season.
11. Searching for Number 17
Aired 24 May 2005 • 2 min
Recap of the team from the 1990s through today.
12. 1969 NBA Finals Game 7, Celtics @ Lakers
Aired 24 May 2005 • 35 min
Classic 4th quarter footage as Celtics come back from a 17-point deficit to take down the powerful Lakers of Chamberlain, West, and Baylor, to win their 11th title in 13 years.
13. 1976 NBA Finals Game 5, Suns @ Celtics
Aired 24 May 2005 • 147 min
The Celtics overcome Gar Heard's miracle game-tying turnaround jumper at the buzzer in double overtime and prevail in triple-overtime with an exhausting 128-126 victory.
14. 1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7, Sixers @ Celtics
Aired 24 May 2005 • 106 min
Celtics come bak from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the Sixers 91-90 in dramatic style.
15. 1984 NBA Finals Game 4, Celtics @ Lakers
Aired 24 May 2005 • 134 min
Using Larry Bird's challenge after a 33-point blowout in Game 3, the Celtics get more physical with the Lakers and tie the series, 129-125 in OT.
16. 1984 NBA Finals Game 7, Lakers @ Celtics
Aired 24 May 2005 • 127 min
Cedric Maxwell comes up big to lead a well-balanced attack for the Celtics as they defeat The Lakers, 111-102.
17. 1986 NBA Finals Game 4, Celtics @ Rockets
Aired 24 May 2005 • 99 min
Robert Parrish comes up big against Rocket big men, Bird hits clutch three down the stretch to beat the Rockets 106-103, giving the Celts a 3-1 series lead.
18. 1987 Eastern Conference Finals Game 5, Pistons @ Celtics
Aired 24 May 2005 • 114 min
Bird makes a miracle steal from Isiah Thomas' inbounds pass and whips the ball to Dennis Johnson for a layup with one second remaining. The Celtics triumph 108-107 over the Pistons for a 3-2 series lead.