1965 NBA Championship
Auerbach's seventh title in the historic eight-peat.
The Boston Celtics won the 1965 NBA championship, their seventh title in the historic eight-peat from 1959 to 1966, under the coaching of Red Auerbach.
Quick Facts
- Opponent defeated
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Series result
- 4-1
Lore & Background
The 1965 NBA 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.
Reader's Guide
The 1965 championship was coached by Red Auerbach, who is the franchise's all-time leader in regular-season and playoff wins as a coach and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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