Boston Celtics Codexery

1962 NBA Championship

The 1962 championship was part of the Celtics' historic eight-peat under Red Auerbach.

The Boston 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 1962.

Quick Facts

Series result: Won 4-3 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Key figure: Bill Russell
Coach: Red Auerbach

More in Championships & Records

1963 NBA Championship 1959 NBA Championship 1966 NBA Championship 1961 NBA Championship 1965 NBA Championship 1984 NBA Championship 1968 NBA Championship Bill Russell Five NBA MVPs Record 8 Consecutive NBA Titles Larry Bird 3 Consecutive MVPs John Havlicek All-Time Franchise Scoring Record Most NBA Finals Appearances (21)

Elsewhere in Boston Celtics

Paul Pierce Retirement · Stadium & Culture The Big Three Era (2008) · Club History Tom Heinsohn · Legendary Players 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles Lakers · Iconic Matches 1969 Finals Game 7 Russell Final Game · Iconic Matches Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets · Great Rivalries

Spotted an error? Know more?

Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced

Comments

Loading…

Open in the interactive codex →