Eight years later in 1982, the “Beat L.A.” chants were born as the philadelphia 76ers were poised to eliminate the Celtics 120-106 and face Boston’s rival Lakers in the Finals of that season.
Robert Parish led the team with 23 points, and Larry Bird added 20 points, 11 boards and 9 assists in the losing effort.
And unfortunately for both teams, the 76ers did not, in fact, beat L.A.
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