Boston Celtics
Series Flow
0
Wins
0
Losses
Regular Season
54–28
Win–Loss
Playoff Record
12–7
Win–Loss
Finals
0–0
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Finals MVP
Russell
Bill
Boston Celtics
54–28Los Angeles Lakers
52–30Wilt, West, and Baylor — but Russell and the Celtics were simply better.
Finals MVP
Bill Russell
#6 · Center
16.0
PPG
26.0
RPG
His own coach and the best defensive player in basketball history.
10th championship in 12 seasons as player-coach
26 rebounds per game against the Lakers frontcourt
24.0
PPG
7.5
RPG
The team's most versatile scorer and defensive stopper.
Wilt, West, and Baylor — but Russell and the Celtics were simply better.
Jerry West
#44 · Guard
31.3
PPG
Dominant — could never beat the Celtics.
Boston Celtics
10th championship in 12 seasons
Second year of Russell's player-coach tenure. The dynasty was entering its final chapter with Havlicek emerging as the next generation's star.
The tenth championship in twelve seasons. Bill Russell as player-coach. John Havlicek as the emerging star. The Celtics defeated the Lakers in six games to claim another title.
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