June 5 1977 - After the final horn sounded, and fans stormed the court, Bill Walton threw his shirt into the crowd and walked, with his arms up in triumph, towards the locker room.
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June 5, 1977: The Portland Trail Blazers win the NBA Championship, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, 109-107.
Finals MVP Bill Walton had 20 PTS/23 REB/8 BLK/7 AST and Bob Gross scored 24 PTS for Portland. Julius Erving had 40 PTS/8 AST for the 76ers.
The Portland Trail Blazers organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Rick Adelman, a franchise legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer. Rick was one of the most influential figures in franchise history, a member of the inaugural 1970 team and integral coach throughout the 80s and 90s, guiding the team to Finals appearances in 1990 and 1992. Rick's basketball brilliance helped shape multiple eras of Trail Blazers basketball, earning the respect and admiration of the basketball community and cementing his legacy. His thoughtful leadership, integrity, and kindness impacted all those around him on and off the court. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Adelman family, and all those in the world of basketball who were touched by his impact.
May God the Most Merciful forgive and bless the soul of our great friend Bud Cort... who played the part of Harold in our lives
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The best any of us can do in this life is leave the world a better place after having been here. That is true of my dear friend Catherine O'Hara. She brought joy to many, lighting every room with her twinkling eyes and playful desire to laugh and make everyone else laugh. RIP