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Inthe1981NBAFinals,theBostonCelticsdefeatedtheHoustonRocketsfourgamestotwo,andCe
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The 1981 NBA Finals MVP was Cedric Maxwell of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
Maxwell’s nickname "Cornbread" came from a college anecdote. After retiring he stayed with the Celtics as a broadcaster and community figure, becoming part of Boston’s culture.