DOUNOBALL NBA Season
1961-62 NBA
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Season snapshotBoston Celtics
Boston Celtics finished with the league's best regular-season record at 60–20. 9 teams played in this season.
Boston Celtics
Champion
9
Teams
60–20
Best record
1961
Draft class
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NBA Champion
Boston Celtics
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Road to the Finals
Playoffs
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Regular season
Standings
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League leaders
Leaders
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Award winners
Awards
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Draft class
1961 NBA Draft
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