1956–57 Boston Celtics season

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Record 44–28 (.611) Start date 1956 Radio WEEI		Playoff finish NBA Champions Head coach Red Auerbach Arena Boston Garden

Place Division: 1st (Eastern) People also search for 1962–63 Boston Celtics season

The 1956–57 NBA season was the Celtics' 11th season in the NBA. The Celtics finished the season by winning their first NBA Championship.

Season

* – Stats with the Celtics.

The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 3–0

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 108, Syracuse 90

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 105

Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 83, Syracuse 80

(E1) Boston Celtics vs. (W1) St. Louis Hawks: Celtics win series 4–3

Game 1 @ Boston: St. Louis 125, Boston 123 (2OT)

Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 119, St. Louis 99

Game 3 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 100, Boston 98

Game 4 @ St. Louis: Boston 123, St. Louis 118

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 110, St. Louis 104

Game 6 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 96, Boston 94

Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 125, St. Louis 123 (2OT)

Bob Cousy, NBA MVP of the Year

Bob Cousy, All-NBA First Team

Tom Heinsohn, NBA Rookie of the Year

Bill Sharman, All-NBA First Team

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