1961–62 NBA season
| 1961–62 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Number of games | 80 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| TV partner(s) | NBC |
| Regular season | |
| Season MVP | Bill Russell (Boston) |
| Top scorer | Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Boston Celtics |
| Eastern runners-up | Philadelphia Warriors |
| Western champions | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Western runners-up | Detroit Pistons |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Boston Celtics |
| Runners-up | Los Angeles Lakers |
The 1961–62 NBA season was the 16th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their 4th straight NBA Championship, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.
x – clinched playoff spot
Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.
The 1961–62 season was arguably the greatest ever, in terms of individual player statistics. Many of the statistics recorded in that season would easily win the league leader award in today's league. Below is a table showcasing some of the most impressive individual per game statistics of the season.
Just of these players, compared to the 2014–15 NBA league leaders, 7 of these players would win the scoring title, 5 would win the rebounding title and 1 would win the assist title.
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