1960–61 Boston Celtics season

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Record 57–22 (.722) Head coach Red Auerbach Radio WEEI		Playoff finish NBA Champions Start date 1960 Arena Boston Garden
Place Division: 1st (Eastern) People also search for 1961–62 Boston Celtics season

The 1960-61 NBA season was the Celtics' 15th season in the NBA. The Celtics finished the season by winning their fourth NBA Championship.

East Division Semifinals

The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 4–1

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 128, Syracuse 115

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 115, Boston 98

Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 133, Syracuse 110

Game 4 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 107

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 123, Syracuse 101

(E1) Boston Celtics vs. (W1) St. Louis Hawks: Celtics win series 4–1

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 129, St. Louis 95

Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 116, St. Louis 108

Game 3 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 124, Boston 120

Game 4 @ St. Louis: Boston 119, St. Louis 104

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 121, St. Louis 112

Bill Russell, NBA Most Valuable Player Award

Bob Cousy, All-NBA First Team

Bill Russell, All-NBA Second Team

Tom Heinsohn, All-NBA Second Team

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