This is old school b-ball at its best.

Legends Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, when they were young men lads at college, duke it out for the first time at the 1979 NCAA Championship.

This game is critical flashback that shows both players on the cusp of turning pro.

It's an explosive first encounter before both would become regular competitors in the NBA.

This 25th Anniversary edition shows Larry Bird riding high after carrying Indiana State single-handedly into the NCAA following 33 wins.

Other key players besides Larry and Magic are Magic's Spartan pals Greg Kelser, Jay Vincent, and Terry Donnelly.

This release shows the game in its entirety, without commercial interruption and covered by NBC SPORTS .