1962–63 Boston Celtics season

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Record 58–22 (.725) Television WHDH-TV Head coach Red Auerbach Arena Boston Garden		Playoff finish NBA Champions Start date 1962 Radio WEEI
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The 1962-63 NBA season was the Celtics' 17th season in the NBA. The Celtics finished the season by winning their sixth NBA Championship.

NBA Draft

The 1962 NBA Draft

Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average

The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Cincinnati Royals: Celtics win series 4–3

Game 1 @ Boston: Cincinnati 135, Boston 132

Game 2 @ Cincinnati: Boston 125, Cincinnati 102

Game 3 @ Boston: Cincinnati 121, Boston 116

Game 4 @ Cincinnati: Boston 128, Cincinnati 110

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 125, Cincinnati 120

Game 6 @ Cincinnati: Cincinnati 109, Boston 99

Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 142, Cincinnati 131

Celtics win series 4–2

Bill Russell, NBA Most Valuable Player Award

Bill Russell, All-NBA First Team

Bob Cousy, All-NBA Second Team

Tom Heinsohn, All-NBA Second Team

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