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This page has information about the 1961 NBA Playoffs, including basic information about the champion, the Finals MVP and the playoff brackets with all the series.
| NBA Champion |
Finals Series |
Finals MVP |
 
Boston Celtics |
Boston Celtics
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St. Louis Hawks |
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NBA 1961 Playoff Brackets |
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NBA Finals |
Eastern Division |
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Finals |
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(1) Hawks |
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Celtics (1) |
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Hawks |
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Celtics |
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| (2) Lakers |
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Boston Celtics
1961 NBA Champion |
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Warriors (2) |
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Lakers |
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Nationals |
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| (3) Pistons |
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Nationals (3) |
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