NBA
Cincinnati Royals 1965-66
1965-66 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1965-66 Cincinnati Royals finished 45-35 (.563), ranking 4th of 9 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Oscar Robertson led the roster at 31.3 points per game, with Jerry Lucas adding 21.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
117.3 PPG
61.9 RPG
22.6 APG
Key Players
Adrian Smith 18.4 PPG 3.6 RPG · 3.2 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Robertson | 76 | 31.3 | 7.7 | 11.1 |
| Jerry Lucas | 79 | 21.5 | 21.1 | 2.7 |
| Adrian Smith | 80 | 18.4 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Happy Hairston | 72 | 14.1 | 7.6 | 0.6 |
| Tom Hawkins | 79 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 1.3 |
| Wayne Embry | 80 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 1.0 |
| Jack Twyman | 73 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Connie Dierking | 57 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 0.8 |
| Jon McGlocklin | 72 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Tom Thacker | 50 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| George Wilson | 47 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Jay Arnette | 3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |