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Sixers podcast: Recalling when ‘The Boston Strangler’ torched Celtics for 34 points in Game 7

The Celtics always had their problems stopping Andrew Toney, and the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals were a perfect example.

Philadelphia 76ers Andrew Toney slips by Boston Celtics Robert Parish for two of his 34 points in Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference finals.
Philadelphia 76ers Andrew Toney slips by Boston Celtics Robert Parish for two of his 34 points in Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference finals.Read moreAP FILE

In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey and Marc Narducci recall Andrew Toney’s 34-point effort that lifted the 76ers to a 120-106 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference finals.

“Destroying the Boston Celtics” is what Toney was known for.