Boston Celtics
Series Flow
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Wins
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Losses
Regular Season
58–22
Win–Loss
Playoff Record
8–5
Win–Loss
Finals
0–0
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Finals MVP
Russell
Bill
Boston Celtics
58–22Los Angeles Lakers
53–27Baylor and West — the Lakers' two future Hall of Famers — simply couldn't overcome Russell and the Celtics.
Finals MVP
Bill Russell
#6 · Center
16.0
PPG
24.0
RPG
Sixth championship — the dynasty was at its most dominant. The Lakers had no answer.
6th championship in 7 seasons
Bob Cousy
#14 · Guard
12.0
PPG
8.0
APG
Cousy's farewell season — his final championship. The creator of the modern point guard position.
Baylor and West — the Lakers' two future Hall of Famers — simply couldn't overcome Russell and the Celtics.
Elgin Baylor
#22 · Forward
26.0
PPG
One of the most gifted scorers in history — couldn't beat the Celtics dynasty.
Boston Celtics
6th championship in 7 seasons
Bob Cousy
Final championship of his career — the greatest assist man of his era
Bob Cousy's farewell season ended in championship. He retired as the greatest point guard of his era — 6 championship rings in 6 seasons together with Russell.
Bob Cousy's final season. Six championships in seven years. The Celtics defeated the Lakers in six games to give Cousy a perfect ending — retiring as a champion.
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