1968
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
How the Series Unfolded
The Champions
24.0
PPG
7.5
RPG
The team's most versatile scorer and defensive stopper.
They Pushed Us to the Limit
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.
History Written in 1968
Boston Celtics
10th championship in 12 seasons
Beyond the Box Score
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 Full Story
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.