Boston Celtics lose in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
May 23, 1982
The Celtics lose to the Philadelphia 76ers 120-106 in game 7 of the finals at Boston Garden. With the outcome of the game decided in the fourth quarter, Celtic fans turn their attention to encouraging their respected rivals the 76ers to beat the hated Lakers in the upcoming NBA championship finals by chanting, “Beat L.A.! Beat L.A!”
Sources
- Boston Globe
- Boston Herald