In 1981, the Houston Rockets barely made the Playoffs. Led by Moses Malone, the Rockets made an unlikely run all the way to the NBA Finals before losing to Boston.
Maurice Cheeks had his share of unforgettable moments during his legendary career, one of which was Game 7 of the 1981 Eastern Conference finals. The Philadelphia 76ers guard missed a game-tying free ...
The Celtics defense did not permit a Rockets launch, and Cedric Maxwell led six players in double-figures as Boston regained the series lead.