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Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Game
Published or Updated March 4, 2019
Location: United States
Sport: Basketball
Level: Professional
Sport: Basketball
Level: Professional
Event Type: Rivalry
First Held: 1959
Next Up: 3/9/2019-3/9/2019
First Held: 1959
Next Up: 3/9/2019-3/9/2019
When and Where: at least twice annually from October through June in Boston or Los Angeles


Russell. Cousy. Baylor. West. Chamberlain. Magic. Bird. Kareem. Stockton. Shaq. The list goes on.
The Lakers and the Celtics. These two teams’ championships account for more than half of the NBA’s 63 total. They have met in the Finals more than any other combo – 11 times, and when they do, the roof comes off at the Forum and the Garden for a heart pounding series that often goes the full seven games.
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Game 7 - April 18, 1962 Bill Russellscored 30 points grabbed 40 rebounds as the Lakers missed the opportunity to end Celtics dynasty
Scoring Record - Elgin Baylor set the Finals single game scoring record at 61
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Championships - two teams' 32 championships account for more than half of the 63 championships in NBA history.
Finals - The two teams have met 11 times in the NBA finals