NBA

Boston Celtics 1961-62

60-20 (0.750) 🏆 NBA Champions

Season Story

The 1961-62 Boston Celtics finished 60-20 (.750), the best record in the league that season.

They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 in the Finals.

Tom Heinsohn led the roster at 22.1 points per game, with Bill Russell adding 18.9.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

120.8 PPG

66.5 RPG

25.6 APG

Tom Heinsohn 22.1 PPG 9.5 RPG · 2.1 APG · 79 GP

Bill Russell 18.9 PPG 23.6 RPG · 4.5 APG · 76 GP

Sam Jones 18.4 PPG 5.9 RPG · 3.0 APG · 78 GP

Bob Cousy 15.7 PPG 3.5 RPG · 7.8 APG · 75 GP

Frank Ramsey 15.3 PPG 4.9 RPG · 1.4 APG · 79 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Tom Heinsohn	79	22.1	9.5	2.1
Bill Russell	76	18.9	23.6	4.5
Sam Jones	78	18.4	5.9	3.0
Bob Cousy	75	15.7	3.5	7.8
Frank Ramsey	79	15.3	4.9	1.4
Thomas Sanders	80	11.2	9.5	0.9
K.C. Jones	80	9.2	3.7	4.3
Jim Loscutoff	79	5.3	4.2	0.6
Gary Phillips	67	4.0	1.6	1.0
Carl Braun	48	3.7	1.0	1.5
Gene Guarilia	45	3.6	2.8	0.2