1985–86 NBA season

The 1985–86 NBA season was the 40th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their third championship of the decade, beating the Houston Rockets 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals.

1985–86 NBA season
LeagueNational Basketball Association
SportBasketball
DurationOctober 25, 1985 – April 13, 1986
April 17 – May 21, 1986 (Playoffs)
May 26 – June 8, 1986 (Finals)
Number of teams23
TV partner(s)CBS, TBS
Draft
Top draft pickPatrick Ewing
Picked byNew York Knicks
Regular season
Top seedBoston Celtics
Season MVPLarry Bird (Boston)
Top scorerDominique Wilkins (Atlanta)
Playoffs
Eastern championsBoston Celtics
  Eastern runners-upMilwaukee Bucks
Western championsHouston Rockets
  Western runners-upLos Angeles Lakers
Finals
ChampionsBoston Celtics
  Runners-upHouston Rockets
Finals MVPLarry Bird (Boston)
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