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Sidney Moncrief on his epic fight with Danny Ainge in the 1987 East semis

If all you knew was the mild-mannered Danny Ainge of today, you might be surprised to learn how much of a fighter the former Boston Celtics shooting guard and current-day team president of the Utah Jazz was as a player. Discover (or relive) one of the most memorable moments in NBA playoff history: the intense battle between Sidney Moncrief and Ainge during the 1987 NBA semifinals.

In this heated showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics, the court became a battleground as two fierce competitors refused to back down. Watch as Moncrief, the Bucks’ stalwart defensive leader, goes head-to-head with the sharpshooting Ainge, as their emotions overflow into an unforgettable clash.

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Witness how this epic confrontation impacted the rest of the series, and ultimately, the careers of these two legendary players in the clip embedded below.

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