 In the playoffs, the Celtics lost only one game through the first three rounds en route to a match-up against the Rockets in the Finals.In Game 6 of the Finals series, Bird recorded a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as the Celtics won the Finals series 4 games to 2 against the Rockets.Bird averaged 24 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game for the championship round.