1961 NBA Championship
The Celtics' third straight title under Red Auerbach.
Quick Facts
- Championships won
- 3rd consecutive title
Lore & Background
The Celtics won their first NBA championship in the 1957 NBA Finals under the coaching of Red Auerbach. Auerbach led the Celtics to nine championships, including 1961.
Reader's Guide
The 1961 championship was part of the Celtics' eight consecutive NBA championships from 1959 to 1966, the longest consecutive championship winning streak of any major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada to date.
Did You Know?
- The Celtics' 18 NBA championships are the most for any NBA franchise.
- Red Auerbach is the franchise's all-time leader in regular-season and playoff wins as a coach.
- Auerbach was also the 1965–66 Coach of the Year.
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