On this day: triple OT win vs. Suns in G5 of ’76 Finals; Chaney drafted

The Boston Celtics outlasted the Phoenix Suns in a 128-126 triple overtime Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals.

The Celtics also took center Garfield Smith from Eastern Kentucky with the 32nd overall pick.

Smith would play two seasons with Boston, averaging 2.7 points, 2.1 boards and 0.3 assists per contest.