1965–66 Boston Celtics season
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The 1965–66 Boston Celtics season was their 20th in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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1965–66 Boston Celtics season | |||
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NBA champions | |||
Head coach | Red Auerbach | ||
Arena | Boston Garden | ||
Results | |||
Record | 54–26 (.675) | ||
Place | Division: 2nd (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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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. The Celtics won their 8th title in a row, which still stands as a record for the most titles in a row. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 4 games to 3.