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On this day: Boston first team to 61 wins; Scott dealt for Silas

March 14, 2024 by Celtics Wire

On this day in Boston Celtics history, the franchise became the first team in NBA history to win 61 games in a single season in 1965, besting their own record from the 1961-62 campaign.

The big win came in a 106-98 victory over the (then) San Francisco (now, Golden State) Warriors at the old Boston Garden that saw iconic Celtics center Bill Russell led Boston with 20 points, 41 rebounds, and 4 assists to secure the home win. Veteran guard Sam Jones added 24 points and 5 boards, and forward John Havlicek chipped in another 22 points and 6 rebounds.

The Celtics would close the season with one more win to push the record to 62 wins with a victory over the (then) Cincinnati Royals on March 21.

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