1961–62 Boston Celtics season


The 1961–62 NBA season was the Celtics' 16th season in the NBA. The Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to claim their fifth NBA Championship. They set new records with the most games won and the first NBA team to post 60 wins. Three years later, the Celtics would break this record with 62 wins in 1964–65 season.

Offseason

NBA Draft

The 1961 NBA Draft took place on March 27, 1961.
RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalitySchool/Club Team
19Gary PhillipsGuardHouston
217Al ButlerGuardNiagara

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

East Division Semifinals

The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.

East Division Finals

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors: Celtics win series 4–3
Last Playoffs meeting: 1960 Eastern Division Finals.

NBA Finals

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers:Celtics win series 4–3
Last Playoffs meeting: 1959 NBA Finals.

Awards and honors