1959-60 NBA season
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The 1959-60 NBA Season was the 14th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their 2nd straight 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the East beating the West 125-115. Wilt Chamberlain of the local Philadelphia Warriors wins the game's MVP award.
[edit] Final standings
[edit] Eastern Division
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics C | 59 | 16 | .787 | - |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 49 | 26 | .653 | 10 |
| Syracuse Nationals | 45 | 30 | .600 | 14 |
| New York Knicks | 27 | 48 | .360 | 32 |
[edit] Western Division
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Hawks | 46 | 29 | .613 | - |
| Detroit Pistons | 30 | 45 | .400 | 16 |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 25 | 50 | .333 | 21 |
| Cincinnati Royals | 19 | 56 | .253 | 27 |
C - NBA Champions
[edit] NBA awards
- Most Valuable Player: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
- Rookie of the Year: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
- All-NBA First Team:
- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
- Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks
- Gene Shue, Detroit Pistons
- Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
- Elgin Baylor, Minneapolis Lakers
Note: All information on this page were obtained on the History section on NBA.com
