It was one of the most memorable moments in NBA history. The fight in a 1986 postseason matchup between the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets was the most infamous brawl in NBA history until it was supplanted by the Malice in the Palace many years later.
Rockets star Ralph Sampson, a former NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer, played an instrumental role in that game, which is remembered as one of the most intense and physical playoff games ever played. Alongside Hakeem Olajuwon, Sampson helped lead the Rockets to a hard-fought victory over the Celtics.
To hear his account of that famous altercation from the other side, check out Sampson’s interview on the CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast with the show’s eponymous host in the video embedded below.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
