1968 NBA Finals
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The 1968 NBA Finals pitted the Boston Celtics
from the East, against the Los Angeles Lakers
from the West, for the sixth time in ten years. The Celtics won their tenth NBA Championship in twelve seasons, by defeating the Lakers in six games. Significantly, Game Six of the 1968 NBA Finals marked the first time that any NBA competition had taken place during the month of May.
Celtics win series 4-2
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
from the East, against the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
from the West, for the sixth time in ten years. The Celtics won their tenth NBA Championship in twelve seasons, by defeating the Lakers in six games. Significantly, Game Six of the 1968 NBA Finals marked the first time that any NBA competition had taken place during the month of May.
Series summary
| Game | Date | Home Team | Result | Road Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | April 21 | Boston Celtics | 107-101 (1-0) | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 2 | April 24 | Boston Celtics | 113-123 (1-1) | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 3 | April 26 | Los Angeles Lakers | 119-127 (1-2) | Boston Celtics |
| Game 4 | April 28 | Los Angeles Lakers | 119-105 (2-2) | Boston Celtics |
| Game 5 | April 30 | Boston Celtics | 120-117 (3-2) | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 6 | May 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 109-124 (2-4) | Boston Celtics |
Celtics win series 4-2