Everyone knows that when the ball is tipped off at TD Banknorth Garden this Thursday night, the legendary Celtics-Lakers rivalry will be reignited.

As Globe columnist Kevin Cullen pointed out Sunday though, like games before, this Celtics-Lakers series also serves as a pop culture reference point. The last time the C's found themselves in the Finals was the 1986-87 season.

Take a look at other things that were as cool as the Celtics back then.