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@nicotine's rating of Bulls vs Celtics

@nicotine rated the Bulls vs Celtics game 9.2 out of 10 in NBA on April 21, 1986. Final score: Bulls 131 – Celtics 135. First Round. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“There's so much to say about this game just from a sporting perspective and show. Despite being game two in a three game series, the drama of the game going to double OT as Michael Jordan hits a historic 63 points is extremely high while also hitting 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Larry Bird's performance is also not one to miss either as he went for 36/8/12. The first half having the drama of a Bulls lead only for the Celtics to catch up and make it by the end was the icing on the cake for me. Being able to watch the original CBS broadcast was also something that was a joy to watch. Not having ads plastered all over the ring or gambling splits all over my screen was extremely refreshing. I would also say that this entire series as a whole is probably worth watching, but this one was truly the biggest show of all of them. The drama of a double overtime will always be fun. If you can watch this game, watch it. It's certainly not one to miss at all even today.”

Rating published on April 16, 2026 by @nicotine.

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9.2
Bulls team logo131 : 135Celtics team logo
NBA • First Round04/21/1986 • G2
There's so much to say about this game just from a sporting perspective and show. Despite being game two in a three game series, the drama of the game going to double OT as Michael Jordan hits a historic 63 points is extremely high while also hitting 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Larry Bird's performance is also not one to miss either as he went for 36/8/12. The first half having the drama of a Bulls lead only for the Celtics to catch up and make it by the end was the icing on the cake for me. Being able to watch the original CBS broadcast was also something that was a joy to watch. Not having ads plastered all over the ring or gambling splits all over my screen was extremely refreshing. I would also say that this entire series as a whole is probably worth watching, but this one was truly the biggest show of all of them. The drama of a double overtime will always be fun. If you can watch this game, watch it. It's certainly not one to miss at all even today.
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