Sweet 17: A look back at each of the Celtics' titles

1959-1960 The Celtics got their first look at Philadelphia Warriors rookie Wilt Chamberlain in the Eastern Division finals, beating Wilt and the Warriors in six games. In the finals against the St. Louis Hawks, Bill Russell starred in Game 7, scoring 22 points and grabbing a stunning 35 rebounds, giving the Celtics their first back-to-back titles.

1959-1960


The Celtics got their first look at Philadelphia Warriors rookie Wilt Chamberlain in the Eastern Division finals, beating Wilt and the Warriors in six games. In the finals against the St. Louis Hawks, Bill Russell starred in Game 7, scoring 22 points and grabbing a stunning 35 rebounds, giving the Celtics their first back-to-back titles.
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