1960–61 Boston Celtics season
The 1960–61 Boston Celtics season was the 15th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association. The Celtics finished the season by winning their fourth NBA Championship.Draft picks
This table only displays picks through the second round.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
1 | 8 | Tom Sanders | SF/PF | | |
2 | 16 | Leroy Wright | SF/PF | | |
Roster
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 4–1
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 128, Syracuse 115
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 115, Boston 98
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 133, Syracuse 110
- Game 4 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 107
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 123, Syracuse 101
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks: Celtics win series 4–1