1961 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis Hawks
Celtics win 1961 Finals 4–1 over Hawks.
The Boston Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks in the 1961 NBA Finals, winning the series 4 games to 1.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- St. Louis Hawks
- Series result
- Celtics win 4-3
- Location
- Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- Key figure
- Bill Russell (Defensive Anchor)
- Outcome
- NBA Championship
Lore & Background
The 1961 NBA Finals was part of the Celtics' dynasty in the 1960s, during which they won the finals every year except 1967. This series did not involve the Lakers, as the Celtics–Lakers rivalry would escalate later in the decade.
Reader's Guide
The series result is 4–1 in favor of the Celtics, not 4–3 as previously listed.
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