On this day, in Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals, five Boston Celtics players scored 20 points or more (tying an NBA record at the time) as the Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-108.
Boston would improve to two wins to Los Angeles’ three, a series the Celtics would eventually lose in six games.
Point guard Dennis Johnson led all Celtics with 25 points and 11 assists, legendary forward Larry Bird added 23 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists, and Hall of Fame big man Kevin McHale 22 points and 14 boards.
Shooting guard (and current team president) Danny Ainge had 21 points and 6 assists, while center luminary Robert Parish had 21 points and 7 rebounds.
