Today in Boston Celtics history, Bill Russell pulled down a career-high 51 rebounds on this date in 1960.

Bill Russell Finishes Off Hawks; Game 7, 1960 NBA Finals. The Celtics won their second consecutive title, thanks to Bill Russell, who scored 22 points and grabbed 35 rebounds vs. the St. Louis Hawks.

Boston has been home to some of the greatest players in NBA history, and the team has honored Celtics legends by retiring their jersey numbers. As of the 2025-26 season, the Celtics have retired 24 ...

The Celtics and Lakers have a long history with one another. They sit atop the all-time list with the most NBA championships — Boston with 18 and Los Angeles with 17 — and several of those titles have ...