1961–62 Los Angeles Lakers season
The 1961–62 NBA season was the Lakers' 14th season in the NBA and second season in Los Angeles. For the first time since 1959, the Lakers advanced to the NBA Finals, and it was the first NBA Finals appearance for the team in the city of Los Angeles. For the second time, they met the Boston Celtics, who they would meet five further times in the 1960s. However, the Lakers lost in seven games; Frank Selvy missed a potential winning shot in Game 7 after the Lakers had lost Game 6 in Los Angeles, and the Celtics pulled away in overtime to win their fourth straight title.
| 1961–62 Los Angeles Lakers season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | Fred Schaus |
| Arena | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 54–26 (.675) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Western) |
| Playoff finish | NBA Finals (lost to Celtics 3–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | KHJ-TV |
| Radio | KHJ |
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