1966 NBA Finals
Celtics win eighth straight title, Russell named first Black NBA coach.
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The Celtics won the best-of-seven series four games to three, securing their eighth consecutive league title—a feat unmatched in North American professional sports. This was the Celtics' tenth straight finals appearance, tying a record set by the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Before Game 2, Red Auerbach announced Bill Russell as the Celtics' coach for the following season, making Russell the first African American to coach in the NBA.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Celtics won 4–3
- Eastern champion
- Boston Celtics
- Western champion
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Celtics consecutive titles
- 8
- Celtics consecutive finals appearances
- 10
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