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About Fabio Anderle
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Expert on Larry Bird, but I have a deep knowledge on the whole Celtics history, the coaches, the players, the owners.

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Italian Celtics Pride editor

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Larry Bird biography (in italian), historical and beat writer.

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Boston Celtics - Danny Ainge and Tree Rollins Biting controversy

Expert: Fabio Anderle - 5/4/2002

Question
Did Tree Rollins bite Danny Ainge in the NBA playoffs during the 80's? Or did Danny Ainge bite Tree Rollins?

Thanks!

Answer
Dear Pete,

it all happened on sunday, april 24th, 1983. Boston was winning the deciding game in the first round miniseries (played best-of-three) against Atlanta, when Wayne "Tree" Rollins elbowed Danny Ainge. Sturdy and fearless Ainge tackled the taller Rollins, and in retaliation Rollins bit the redheaded guard. The infamous "basketbrawl" act was from then on remembered as the day when "a Tree bit a man". Ainge was ejected, but Boston managed to win the game anyway, 98-79. I hope this helps

Fabio

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