1961–62 NBA season

The 1961–62 NBA season was the 16th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their 4th straight NBA title, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.

1961–62 NBA season
LeagueNational Basketball Association
SportBasketball
DurationOctober 19, 1961 – March 14, 1962
March 16 – April 5, 1962 (Playoffs)
April 7–18, 1962 (Finals)
Number of games80
Number of teams9
TV partner(s)NBC
Draft
Top draft pickWalt Bellamy
Picked byChicago Packers
Regular season
Top seedBoston Celtics
Season MVPBill Russell (Boston)
Top scorerWilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia)
Playoffs
Eastern championsBoston Celtics
  Eastern runners-upPhiladelphia Warriors
Western championsLos Angeles Lakers
  Western runners-upDetroit Pistons
Finals
ChampionsBoston Celtics
  Runners-upLos Angeles Lakers
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