1968 NBA Championship
The Celtics won their 11th title in 1968, defeating the Lakers in six games.
The Boston Celtics won their 11th NBA championship in 1968, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.
Quick Facts
- Head coach
- Bill Russell (player-coach)
Lore & Background
The 1968 NBA Finals was the sixth meeting between the Celtics and Lakers in the Finals. The series ended in six games, with the Celtics winning 4–2.
Reader's Guide
The Celtics were coached by Bill Russell, who served as player-coach. The team played its home games at the Boston Garden.
Did You Know?
- The NBA Finals MVP award was not introduced until 1969, so no player won it in 1968.
- Red Auerbach retired as head coach after the 1965–66 season; Bill Russell was the player-coach for the Celtics in 1968.
- Bill Russell coached the Celtics to the 1968 and 1969 championships.
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