NBA

Boston Celtics 1956-57

44-28 (0.611) 🏆 NBA Champions

Season Story

The 1956-57 Boston Celtics finished 44-28 (.611), the best record in the league that season.

They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the St. Louis Hawks 4-3 in the Finals.

Bill Sharman led the roster at 21.1 points per game, with Bob Cousy adding 20.6.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

104.1 PPG

62.5 RPG

20.1 APG

Bill Sharman 21.1 PPG 4.3 RPG · 3.5 APG · 67 GP

Bob Cousy 20.6 PPG 4.8 RPG · 7.5 APG · 64 GP

Tom Heinsohn 16.2 PPG 9.8 RPG · 1.6 APG · 72 GP

Bill Russell 14.7 PPG 19.6 RPG · 1.8 APG · 48 GP

Frank Ramsey 11.9 PPG 5.1 RPG · 1.9 APG · 35 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Bill Sharman	67	21.1	4.3	3.5
Bob Cousy	64	20.6	4.8	7.5
Tom Heinsohn	72	16.2	9.8	1.6
Bill Russell	48	14.7	19.6	1.8
Frank Ramsey	35	11.9	5.1	1.9
Jim Loscutoff	70	10.6	10.4	1.3
Jack Nichols	61	8.2	6.1	1.4
Arnie Risen	43	8.0	6.7	1.2
Dick Hemric	67	5.4	4.5	0.6
Andy Phillip	67	4.4	2.7	2.5
Lou Tsioropoulos	52	4.4	4.0	0.6