1956–57 Boston Celtics season
The 1956–57 Boston Celtics season was the 11th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association. The Celtics finished the season by winning their first NBA Championship.Offseason
NBA Draft
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Player statistics
Season
- – Stats with the Celtics.
Playoffs
Playoffs
The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 3–0
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 108, Syracuse 90
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 105
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 83, Syracuse 80
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks: Celtics win series 4–3
- Game 1 @ Boston: St. Louis 125, Boston 123
- Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 119, St. Louis 99
- Game 3 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 100, Boston 98
- Game 4 @ St. Louis: Boston 123, St. Louis 118
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 110, St. Louis 104
- Game 6 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 96, Boston 94
- Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 125, St. Louis 123
- Bob Cousy, NBA MVP of the Year
- Bob Cousy, All-NBA First Team
- Tom Heinsohn, NBA Rookie of the Year
- Bill Sharman, All-NBA First Team