March 12, 1985: Larry Bird sets the franchise record for most points in a game by scoring 60 in the Celtics' 126-115 overtime win against the Hawks in New Orleans.

Bird's performance comes less than two weeks after Kevin McHale establishes the record with 56 points against Detroit.

Bird makes 22 of 36 shots and adds seven rebounds and three assists.

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