1976 NBA Finals

The 1976 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round for the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 1975–76 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeated the Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns 4 games to 2 to win their 13th NBA Championship. Celtics point guard Jo Jo White was named as the series MVP.

1976 NBA Finals
TeamCoachWins
Boston Celtics Tom Heinsohn 4
Phoenix Suns John MacLeod 2
DatesMay 23 – June 6
MVPJo Jo White
(Boston Celtics)
Hall of FamersCeltics:
Suns:
  • Pat Riley (2008, coach)
  • Paul Westphal (2019)
Coaches:
  • Tom Heinsohn (1986, player/2015, coach)
Officials: Announcers:
  • Rick Barry (1987/Player)
  • Mendy Rudolph (2007/Official)
Eastern FinalsCeltics defeated Cavaliers, 4–2
Western FinalsSuns defeated Warriors, 4–3
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