1956-57 NBA season
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The 1956-57 NBA season was the 11th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Championship, beating the St. Louis Hawks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.
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[edit] Notable Occurrences
- The NBA All-Star Game was played in Boston, Massachusetts, with the East beating the West 109-97. Local hero Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics wins the game's MVP award.
[edit] Final standings
[edit] Eastern Division
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics C | 44 | 28 | .611 | - |
| Syracuse Nationals | 38 | 34 | .528 | 6 |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 37 | 35 | .514 | 7 |
| New York Knicks | 36 | 36 | .500 | 8 |
[edit] Western Division
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Lakers | 34 | 38 | .472 | - |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 34 | 38 | .472 | - |
| St. Louis Hawks | 34 | 38 | .472 | - |
| Rochester Royals | 31 | 41 | .431 | 3 |
C - NBA Champions
[edit] NBA awards
- Most Valuable Player: Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
- Rookie of the Year: Tom Heinsohn, Boston Celtics
- All-NBA First Team:
- Paul Arizin, Philadelphia Warriors
- Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks
- Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
- Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics
- Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals
Note: All information on this page were obtained on the History section on NBA.com
