1965–66 Boston Celtics season
| 1965–66 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
| Ninth NBA Championship | |
| Head coach | Red Auerbach |
| Arena | Boston Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 54–26 (.675) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
NBA Champions (Defeated Lakers 4-3) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | WHIS |
| Radio | WHDH |
The 1965–66 Boston Celtics season was their 20th in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
On October 29, 1965, Sam Jones set a Celtics single-game scoring record with 51, against the Detroit Pistons. His record would last until Larry Bird's 53 in 1983.
Several of the Celtics games were played in neutral sites, such as Providence, Rhode Island. The games in Providence occurred on November 9 and 26, December 30, February 10 and March 4. Games were also played in Fort Wayne, Indiana (against Detroit on January 27) and in Syracuse, New York (against Philadelphia on February 12) and Memphis, Tennessee (against St. Louis on March 7).
(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Cincinnati Royals: Celtics win series 3–2
(1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (2) Boston Celtics: Celtics win series 4–1
Celtics win series 4–3
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