1961–62 Boston Celtics season
| 1961–62 Boston Celtics season | |
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NBA Champions
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| Fifth NBA Championship | |
| Head coach | Red Auerbach |
| Arena | Boston Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 60–20 (.750) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | NBA Champions |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Radio | WHDH |
The 1961-62 NBA season was the Celtics' 16th season in the NBA. The Celtics finished the season by winning their fifth NBA Championship.
The 1961 NBA Draft took place on March 27, 1961.
The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Philadelphia Warriors: Celtics win series 4–3
Last Playoffs meeting: 1960 Eastern Division Finals (Boston won 4–2).
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (1) Los Angeles Lakers:Celtics win series 4–3
Last Playoffs meeting: 1959 NBA Finals (Boston won 4–0; Lakers were in Minneapolis at the time).
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