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The Boston-Celtics rivalry only intensified with the added rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The ultimate showdown between teams and the two players would take place at the 1979 NCAA Finals.
Quick Summary
The 1979 NCAA Finals wasn't just a basketball game it was the clash that turned two college rivals into lifelong legends, with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird battling for the championship that basketball fans still talk about today. Kids will eat up the behind-the-scenes drama, the intense rivalry, and the way the author captures the electric atmosphere of that historic showdown where everything was on the line. If your kid loves underdog sports stories like those in Matt Christopher books, they'll be hooked on this real-life David vs. Goliath basketball battle. This 5.0 AR level book with 1 point is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy quick, pulse-pounding sports history.