NBA Finals / 1961

1961 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

The Boston Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks in the 1961 NBA Finals, winning the series 4-1. The Finals MVP award had not been introduced yet.

ChampionBoston Celtics

Runner-UpSt. Louis Hawks

Series Result4-1

Finals MVPNot awarded

The 1961 NBA Finals featured the Boston Celtics and the St. Louis Hawks. Boston Celtics won the championship series 4-1.

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