1961–62 Boston Celtics season
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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.
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1961–62 Boston Celtics season | |||
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NBA champions | |||
Division champions | |||
Head coach | Red Auerbach | ||
Arena | Boston Garden | ||
Results | |||
Record | 60–20 (.750) | ||
Place | Division: 1st (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | NBA Champions (Defeated Lakers 4–3) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | WHDH-TV | ||
Radio | WHDH | ||
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