1956-57 Boston Celtics

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10/27/1956Boston Celtics (115) vs. New York Knickerbockers (112)01/25/1957Minneapolis Lakers (106) vs. Boston Celtics (115)
11/03/1956New York Knickerbockers (113) vs. Boston Celtics (107)01/27/1957Boston Celtics (107) vs. Philadelphia Warriors (87)
11/10/1956Minneapolis Lakers (110) vs. Boston Celtics (117)01/28/1957Philadelphia Warriors (95) vs. Boston Celtics (105)
11/11/1956Boston Celtics (94) vs. Syracuse Nationals (83)01/29/1957Minneapolis Lakers (91) vs. Boston Celtics (103)
11/14/1956Minneapolis Lakers (113) vs. Boston Celtics (97)01/30/1957Syracuse Nationals (119) vs. Boston Celtics (116)
11/15/1956Boston Celtics (95) vs. Fort Wayne Pistons (98)01/31/1957Boston Celtics (104) vs. Syracuse Nationals (105)
11/17/1956Rochester Royals (86) vs. Boston Celtics (108)02/02/1957Boston Celtics (114) vs. New York Knickerbockers (111)
11/18/1956Boston Celtics (101) vs. Rochester Royals (87)02/03/1957New York Knickerbockers (98) vs. Boston Celtics (116)
11/21/1956Philadelphia Warriors (83) vs. Boston Celtics (95)02/05/1957Syracuse Nationals (101) vs. Boston Celtics (105)
11/22/1956Boston Celtics (101) vs. Philadelphia Warriors (78)02/06/1957Fort Wayne Pistons (93) vs. Boston Celtics (108)
11/24/1956Syracuse Nationals (99) vs. Boston Celtics (114)02/08/1957Boston Celtics (90) vs. New York Knickerbockers (92)
11/27/1956Boston Celtics (102) vs. St. Louis Hawks (90)02/09/1957Boston Celtics (102) vs. Rochester Royals (103)
11/28/1956Boston Celtics (105) vs. Minneapolis Lakers (93)02/10/1957Philadelphia Warriors (98) vs. Boston Celtics (103)
11/30/1956Fort Wayne Pistons (102) vs. Boston Celtics (104)02/13/1957Boston Celtics (114) vs. Minneapolis Lakers (115)
12/01/1956Fort Wayne Pistons (93) vs. Boston Celtics (108)02/14/1957Boston Celtics (106) vs. Fort Wayne Pistons (112)
12/04/1956St. Louis Hawks (107) vs. Boston Celtics (108)02/15/1957Boston Celtics (123) vs. St. Louis Hawks (116)
12/06/1956Boston Celtics (111) vs. Philadelphia Warriors (113)02/17/1957Boston Celtics (106) vs. Syracuse Nationals (116)
12/07/1956Minneapolis Lakers (114) vs. Boston Celtics (121)02/19/1957Boston Celtics (112) vs. New York Knickerbockers (110)
12/09/1956Boston Celtics (110) vs. Syracuse Nationals (116)02/21/1957St. Louis Hawks (112) vs. Boston Celtics (125)
12/11/1956Fort Wayne Pistons (97) vs. Boston Celtics (113)02/22/1957Boston Celtics (109) vs. Philadelphia Warriors (117)
12/12/1956Rochester Royals (103) vs. Boston Celtics (93)02/24/1957New York Knickerbockers (85) vs. Boston Celtics (97)
12/15/1956St. Louis Hawks (99) vs. Boston Celtics (102)02/26/1957Boston Celtics (92) vs. Rochester Royals (77)
12/16/1956Boston Celtics (104) vs. Philadelphia Warriors (116)02/28/1957Boston Celtics (121) vs. New York Knickerbockers (122)
12/18/1956Boston Celtics (99) vs. New York Knickerbockers (110)03/01/1957Philadelphia Warriors (80) vs. Boston Celtics (90)
12/22/1956St. Louis Hawks (93) vs. Boston Celtics (95)03/02/1957Rochester Royals (96) vs. Boston Celtics (87)
12/23/1956Boston Celtics (87) vs. Fort Wayne Pistons (95)03/03/1957Rochester Royals (102) vs. Boston Celtics (111)
12/25/1956Philadelphia Warriors (89) vs. Boston Celtics (82)03/05/1957Boston Celtics (102) vs. St. Louis Hawks (104)
12/26/1956Philadelphia Warriors (97) vs. Boston Celtics (120)03/07/1957Boston Celtics (104) vs. Minneapolis Lakers (109)
12/27/1956Boston Celtics (97) vs. Rochester Royals (92)03/09/1957Boston Celtics (102) vs. Syracuse Nationals (104)
12/30/1956Syracuse Nationals (92) vs. Boston Celtics (105)03/10/1957Syracuse Nationals (94) vs. Boston Celtics (92)
01/01/1957Boston Celtics (100) vs. Philadelphia Warriors (87)03/13/1957New York Knickerbockers (91) vs. Boston Celtics (122)
01/04/1957Boston Celtics (106) vs. Syracuse Nationals (116)03/21/1957Syracuse Nationals (90) vs. Boston Celtics (108)Eastern Division Finals Game 1
01/06/1957Fort Wayne Pistons (92) vs. Boston Celtics (118)03/23/1957Boston Celtics (120) vs. Syracuse Nationals (105)Eastern Division Finals Game 2
01/08/1957Boston Celtics (102) vs. New York Knickerbockers (113)03/24/1957Syracuse Nationals (80) vs. Boston Celtics (83)Eastern Division Finals Game 3
01/10/1957Boston Celtics (98) vs. Fort Wayne Pistons (81)03/30/1957St. Louis Hawks (125) vs. Boston Celtics (123)NBA Finals Game 1
01/12/1957Boston Celtics (98) vs. St. Louis Hawks (100)03/31/1957St. Louis Hawks (99) vs. Boston Celtics (119)NBA Finals Game 2
01/14/1957Boston Celtics (87) vs. Minneapolis Lakers (104)04/06/1957Boston Celtics (98) vs. St. Louis Hawks (100)NBA Finals Game 3
01/18/1957St. Louis Hawks (117) vs. Boston Celtics (126)04/07/1957Boston Celtics (123) vs. St. Louis Hawks (118)NBA Finals Game 4
01/19/1957Boston Celtics (97) vs. Rochester Royals (83)04/09/1957St. Louis Hawks (109) vs. Boston Celtics (124)NBA Finals Game 5
01/20/1957New York Knickerbockers (78) vs. Boston Celtics (114)04/11/1957Boston Celtics (94) vs. St. Louis Hawks (96)NBA Finals Game 6
01/23/1957Syracuse Nationals (108) vs. Boston Celtics (140)04/13/1957St. Louis Hawks (123) vs. Boston Celtics (125)NBA Finals Game 7

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Saturday 10/27/1956 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy111314235
Tom Heinsohn624514
Dick Hemric03513
Jim Loscutoff41139
Jack Nichols556515
Togo Palazzi23617
Andy Phillip11323
Arnie Risen11153
Bill Sharman777321
Lou Tsioropoulos13315
Totals38395028115

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold20024
Gary Bergen10032
Carl Braun835319
Nathaniel Clifton32348
Ray Felix789222
Harry Gallatin756319
Richie Guerin10002
Dick McGuire23357
Kenny Sears4810616
Ron Sobie458513
Totals39344433112

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Boston Celtics32292430115
New York Knickerbockers29322328112

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Attendance: 16583
Referees: Mendy Rudolph, Lou Eisenstein
Start Time: 9:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: NYT


New York Knickerbockers vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 11/03/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold30126
Carl Braun656617
Nathaniel Clifton40118
Ray Felix523312
Harry Gallatin579017
Richie Guerin3812514
Dick McGuire344210
Kenny Sears31718223
Ron Shavlik10212
Ron Sobie04714
Totals33476323113

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy81111527
Tom Heinsohn14666
Dick Hemric20014
Jim Loscutoff00020
Jack Nichols622314
Togo Palazzi31237
Andy Phillip12254
Arnie Risen423310
Bill Sharman91313331
Lou Tsioropoulos20044
Totals36353935107

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New York Knickerbockers21352532113
Boston Celtics22271642107

Head Coaches: New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Preliminary Game: Cambridge YMCA vs. Revere Bombers at 7PM.

Attendance: 12469
Start Time: 8:30PM ET

Sources: BG BR.com


Minneapolis Lakers vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 11/10/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes3611512
Dick Garmaker555215
Ed Kalafat15757
Slick Leonard32218
Clyde Lovellette10611526
Chuck Mencel32248
Vern Mikkelsen21112415
Jim Paxson00100
Dick Schnittker13335
Whitey Skoog622414
Totals34425633110

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy71316327
Tom Heinsohn733617
Dick Hemric11013112
Jim Loscutoff41369
Jack Nichols733617
Andy Phillip00020
Arnie Risen02352
Bill Sharman922420
Lou Tsioropoulos378613
Totals38415139117

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Minneapolis Lakers29183429110
Boston Celtics23243436117

Head Coaches: Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909
Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals


Sunday 11/11/1956 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy8161134117
Tom Heinsohn17226344
Dick Hemric28005024
Jim Loscutoff51501101210
Jack Nichols5123693313
Togo Palazzi13342105
Andy Phillip02014100
Arnie Risen145610157
Bill Sharman10178975328
Lou Tsioropoulos16452066
Totals3490263563192694

Team Rebounds: 5

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi03113001
Ed Conlin71981093322
Joe Holup04004140
Bob Hopkins4142351210
Johnny Kerr04260032
Earl Lloyd5104512514
Dolph Schayes2131111175215
Paul Seymour7161163115
Jim Tucker26011034
Totals2789293850152383

Team Rebounds: 4


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Boston Celtics2525202494
Syracuse Nationals2418182383

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Al Cervi

Preliminary Game: Harlem Globetrotters vs. Washington Generals

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com SHJ


Minneapolis Lakers vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 11/14/1956 at Rochester War Memorial
Rochester, New York, USA

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes32458
Dick Garmaker546114
Ed Kalafat766320
Slick Leonard32318
Clyde Lovellette835619
Chuck Mencel466314
Vern Mikkelsen433611
Jim Paxson12504
Dick Schnittker25539
Whitey Skoog22256
Totals39354533113

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy2811312
Tom Heinsohn378413
Dick Hemric01211
Jim Loscutoff32348
Jack Nichols20124
Togo Palazzi500210
Andy Phillip12434
Arnie Risen5612316
Bill Sharman81212528
Lou Tsioropoulos01141
Totals2939543197

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Minneapolis Lakers26293424113
Boston Celtics1922243297

Head Coaches: Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Referees: Mendy Rudolph,
Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Fort Wayne Pistons


Thursday 11/15/1956 at Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy658217
Tom Heinsohn433511
Dick Hemric01201
Jim Loscutoff612413
Jack Nichols355511
Togo Palazzi00000
Andy Phillip23317
Arnie Risen23557
Bill Sharman61214224
Lou Tsioropoulos20024
Totals3133422695

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin30026
Larry Foust578517
Alex Hannum10022
Bob Houbregs344410
Mel Hutchins23327
Billy Kenville646416
Chuck Noble31127
Red Rocha12234
Gene Shue645116
Bill Thieben00010
George Yardley299213
Totals3234382898

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Boston Celtics2721182995
Fort Wayne Pistons2426262298

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Rochester Royals vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 11/17/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow03403
Sihugo Green20004
Lew Hitch00100
Johnny McCarthy32218
Dave Piontek22406
Richie Regan500510
Dick Ricketts846320
Art Spoelstra600012
Maurice Stokes24458
Jack Twyman445512
Bobby Wanzer11313
Totals3320292086

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy701214
Tom Heinsohn357611
Dick Hemric10022
Jim Loscutoff845120
Jack Nichols822118
Togo Palazzi31227
Andy Phillip21115
Arnie Risen422310
Bill Sharman612113
Lou Tsioropoulos16828
Totals43223021108

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Rochester Royals2510292286
Boston Celtics20223333108

Head Coaches: Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 10068
Start Time: 8:30PM ET

Sources: BG NYT


Boston Celtics vs. Rochester Royals


Sunday 11/18/1956 at Rochester War Memorial
Rochester, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy6811220
Tom Heinsohn514311
Dick Hemric02202
Jim Loscutoff14426
Jack Nichols678219
Togo Palazzi10022
Andy Phillip01131
Arnie Risen40038
Bill Sharman1289232
Lou Tsioropoulos00110
Totals35314020101

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow00010
Lew Hitch512411
Johnny McCarthy41149
Dave Piontek41209
Richie Regan544314
Dick Ricketts344610
Art Spoelstra10102
Maurice Stokes611113
Jack Twyman346610
Bobby Wanzer33529
Totals3419262787

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Boston Celtics17203133101
Rochester Royals3122161887

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer

Sources: BG BR.com


Philadelphia Warriors vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 11/21/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin788122
Bob Armstrong00010
Ernie Beck23357
Larry Costello00030
George Dempsey31347
Jack George368312
Joe Graboski611413
Neil Johnston4813316
Jackie Moore22226
Totals2729382683

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy867422
Tom Heinsohn344210
Dick Hemric22436
Jim Loscutoff32248
Jack Nichols41219
Togo Palazzi00000
Andy Phillip03603
Arnie Risen31257
Bill Sharman1169428
Lou Tsioropoulos10032
Totals3525362695

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Philadelphia Warriors2923181383
Boston Celtics3030251095

Head Coaches: Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Game Notes: Heinsohn played despite spraining an ankle in a benefit game for former official Pat Kennedy on Monday night in Jersey City, New Jersey. Cousy also played that night.

Start Time: 9:15PM ET

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors


Thursday 11/22/1956 at Convention Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1179329
Tom Heinsohn366212
Dick Hemric41219
Jim Loscutoff11153
Togo Palazzi21215
Andy Phillip00000
Arnie Risen25749
Bill Sharman101012230
Lou Tsioropoulos20044
Totals35313922101

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin91114329
Bob Armstrong00000
Ernie Beck30146
Larry Costello20004
Walt Davis20244
George Dempsey00020
Jack George21235
Joe Graboski524312
Neil Johnston5811418
Jackie Moore00010
Totals2822342478

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Boston Celtics25262030101
Philadelphia Warriors2422211178

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky

Attendance: 4889

Sources: BG NYT


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 11/24/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Ed Conlin967424
Larry Hennessy20014
Joe Holup41359
Bob Hopkins02312
Johnny Kerr669218
Earl Lloyd30156
Bob Schafer31127
Dolph Schayes777121
Paul Seymour24418
Totals3627352299

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy933121
Tom Heinsohn677019
Dick Hemric3612312
Jim Loscutoff502410
Togo Palazzi645316
Andy Phillip41249
Arnie Risen20134
Bill Sharman1011421
Lou Tsioropoulos10132
Totals46223425114

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Syracuse Nationals1830222999
Boston Celtics26322828114

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Al Cervi, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 9681
Start Time: 8:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks


Tuesday 11/27/1956 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy10711227
Tom Heinsohn623414
Dick Hemric425510
Jim Loscutoff24458
Andy Phillip13315
Arnie Risen358511
Bill Sharman555115
Lou Tsioropoulos600612
Totals37283929102

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras30236
Jack Coleman522212
Cliff Hagan21135
Bob Harrison11323
Ed Macauley1812410
Jack McMahon22246
Willie Naulls633315
Med Park12214
Bob Pettit9710125
Chuck Share20444
Totals3226412790

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Boston Celtics25253022102
St. Louis Hawks3016251990

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Red Holzman

Sources: BG NYT BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Minneapolis Lakers


Wednesday 11/28/1956 at Freedom Hall
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy456113
Tom Heinsohn71010324
Dick Hemric14516
Jim Loscutoff1222326
Togo Palazzi02202
Andy Phillip02302
Arnie Risen40348
Bill Sharman888524
Lou Tsioropoulos00020
Totals36333919105

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes15837
Dick Garmaker21245
Ed Kalafat566416
Slick Leonard422210
Clyde Lovellette1024422
Chuck Mencel822018
Vern Mikkelsen20044
Jim Paxson00030
Dick Schnittker13415
Whitey Skoog30016
Totals3621282693

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Boston Celtics19333221105
Minneapolis Lakers2224291893

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla

Game Notes: While driving together to the game, Jack Nichols and commissioner Maurice Podoloff were involved in a car accident. Nichols's injuries were described as "leg bruises" and "severly scraped shins" in the Boston Globe.

Preliminary Game: Lt. Frank Ramsey scored 39 points in a game between two Army teams. "Ramsey is due to be discharged at the beginning at the beginning of the year and will rejoin the Celtics."

Attendance: 6500
Start Time: 9:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG NYT


Fort Wayne Pistons vs. Boston Celtics


Friday 11/30/1956 at Convention Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin33329
Larry Foust6811420
Alex Hannum41109
Bob Houbregs11223
Mel Hutchins522312
Billy Kenville10022
Chuck Noble20044
Red Rocha10012
Gene Shue757219
Bill Thieben00020
George Yardley61014322
Totals36304025102

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy399015
Tom Heinsohn11253
Dick Hemric21225
Jim Loscutoff566616
Jack Nichols15527
Togo Palazzi01101
Andy Phillip40128
Arnie Risen866622
Bill Sharman622114
Lou Tsioropoulos611313
Totals36323527104

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Fort Wayne Pistons21302823102
Boston Celtics23292329104

Head Coaches: Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Fort Wayne Pistons vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 12/01/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin40018
Larry Foust759519
Alex Hannum30056
Bob Houbregs12314
Mel Hutchins31117
Billy Kenville11203
Chuck Noble20004
Red Rocha511311
Gene Shue735117
George Yardley468114
Totals3719291893

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy822218
Tom Heinsohn633215
Dick Hemric299213
Jim Loscutoff13315
Jack Nichols500510
Togo Palazzi600112
Andy Phillip01211
Arnie Risen24638
Bill Sharman1022222
Lou Tsioropoulos20034
Totals42242722108

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Fort Wayne Pistons2420212893
Boston Celtics31242825108

Head Coaches: Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Preliminary Game: Rutland Comets vs. Bellows Falls Lions of the Vermont-based Otter Valley League.

Attendance: 11020
Start Time: 8:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics


Tuesday 12/04/1956 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras435411
Jack Coleman578517
Cliff Hagan41339
Ed Macauley04624
Jack McMahon10012
Willie Naulls957423
Bob Pettit9610224
Chuck Share457413
Odie Spears20054
Totals38314630107

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy9810226
Tom Heinsohn1145426
Dick Hemric15627
Jim Loscutoff444412
Jack Nichols433311
Andy Phillip02222
Arnie Risen13465
Bill Sharman477415
Lou Tsioropoulos12224
Totals35384329108

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St. Louis Hawks31222034107
Boston Celtics23252733108

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Red Holzman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Referees: Mendy Rudolph, Andy Mitchell
Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors


Thursday 12/06/1956 at Convention Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy101213032
Tom Heinsohn647516
Dick Hemric11333
Jim Loscutoff356411
Jack Nichols445512
Togo Palazzi30036
Andy Phillip30026
Arnie Risen25569
Bill Sharman544314
Lou Tsioropoulos10002
Totals38354331111

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin81010426
Ernie Beck422510
Larry Costello22236
Walt Davis422210
George Dempsey00000
Jack George367612
Joe Graboski8912425
Neil Johnston888524
Jackie Moore00010
Totals37394330113

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Boston Celtics24352824111
Philadelphia Warriors28293026113

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky

Sources: BG BR.com


Minneapolis Lakers vs. Boston Celtics


Friday 12/07/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes1244
Dick Garmaker67319
Ed Kalafat2236
Slick Leonard60212
Clyde Lovellette104424
Chuck Mencel62014
Vern Mikkelsen67519
Jim Paxson0020
Dick Schnittker1012
Whitey Skoog54214
Totals432826114

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy154434
Tom Heinsohn2246
Dick Hemric0222
Jim Loscutoff66418
Jack Nichols92320
Andy Phillip27011
Arnie Risen84520
Bill Sharman2438
Lou Tsioropoulos1002
Totals453125121

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Minneapolis Lakers30282828114
Boston Celtics25342240121

Head Coaches: Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Preliminary Game: Harlem Magicians featuring Goose Tatum and Marques Haynes vs. Kentucky Colonels and seven-footer Bill Spivey. First appearance in the Garden for the Magicians, who were formed a year earlier. Spivey had been banned from the NBA in a college gambling scandal.

Special Event: Flying Nesbitts acrobats, who sometimes toured with the Magicians.

Attendance: 12838
Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals


Sunday 12/09/1956 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy416209969021
Tom Heinsohn329167972225
Dick Hemric1529248126
Jim Loscutoff284112280410
Jack Nichols174152241310
Togo Palazzi1537335209
Andy Phillip3947022238
Arnie Risen32595961415
Lou Tsioropoulos2127226036
Totals391013242591821110

Team Rebounds: 7

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Ed Conlin485152271312
Bob Harrison406172226414
Larry Hennessy411000002
Joe Holup13311113037
Johnny Kerr40101846180424
Earl Lloyd2331171141413
Dolph Schayes4715281212142342
Paul Seymour2516001552
Totals441072834541526116

Team Rebounds: 5


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Boston Celtics19283429110
Syracuse Nationals32223131116

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour

Game Notes: Celtics traveled to Syracuse via train after their flight was canceled due to a snowstorm.

Start Time: 9:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com SHJ


Fort Wayne Pistons vs. Boston Celtics


Tuesday 12/11/1956 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin500010
Larry Foust23537
Alex Hannum00030
Bob Houbregs31237
Mel Hutchins1233127
Billy Kenville23307
Chuck Noble511511
Red Rocha10032
Gene Shue23417
George Yardley757519
Totals3919252497

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy967224
Tom Heinsohn111214434
Dick Hemric423110
Jim Loscutoff425010
Jack Nichols00030
Togo Palazzi20114
Andy Phillip622114
Arnie Risen733517
Lou Tsioropoulos00010
Totals43273518113

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Fort Wayne Pistons3220212497
Boston Celtics25281842113

Head Coaches: Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Referees: Sid Borgia, Frank Hoerst
Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Rochester Royals vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 12/12/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow11113
Ed Fleming11133
Lew Hitch10012
Johnny McCarthy00030
Dave Piontek724116
Richie Regan1033123
Dick Ricketts22256
Art Spoelstra500510
Maurice Stokes813517
Jack Twyman8710423
Totals43172429103

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy7912223
Tom Heinsohn534413
Dick Hemric02332
Jim Loscutoff434211
Jack Nichols634015
Togo Palazzi02212
Andy Phillip32448
Arnie Risen546314
Lou Tsioropoulos05635
Totals3033452293

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Rochester Royals27193522103
Boston Celtics1423292793

Head Coaches: Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 12/15/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jack Coleman11213
Cliff Hagan21215
Ed Macauley5912119
Slater Martin756319
Jack McMahon501410
Bob Pettit1279231
Chuck Share3610412
Totals3529421699

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1066526
Tom Heinsohn501510
Dick Hemric566316
Jim Loscutoff900518
Jack Nichols656217
Togo Palazzi00000
Andy Phillip00030
Arnie Risen612413
Bill Sharman10002
Lou Tsioropoulos00000
Totals42182127102

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St. Louis Hawks2028232899
Boston Celtics26222430102

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Red Holzman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Preliminary Game: Curry College vs. Salem Teachers College

Attendance: 9811
Start Time: 8:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors


Sunday 12/16/1956 at Camden Convention Hall
Camden, New Jersey, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy51112021
Tom Heinsohn811517
Dick Hemric367312
Jim Loscutoff278211
Jack Nichols578617
Togo Palazzi10002
Andy Phillip13325
Arnie Risen32568
Lou Tsioropoulos356411
Totals31425028104

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin91315631
Ernie Beck10022
Larry Costello11153
Walt Davis20234
George Dempsey426010
Jack George968324
Joe Graboski33359
Neil Johnston1256529
Jackie Moore20034
Totals43304132116

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Boston Celtics24302624104
Philadelphia Warriors32262830116

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Tuesday 12/18/1956 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy121113135
Tom Heinsohn602612
Dick Hemric32618
Jim Loscutoff635515
Jack Nichols10052
Togo Palazzi32218
Andy Phillip21245
Arnie Risen33559
Lou Tsioropoulos21225
Totals3823373099

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold14606
Carl Braun823418
Nathaniel Clifton722616
Ray Felix3812414
Harry Gallatin357011
Richie Guerin21415
Dick McGuire438411
Willie Naulls00010
Kenny Sears934221
Ron Sobie30026
Totals41284624110

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Boston Celtics2419312599
New York Knickerbockers20352728110

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Game Notes: One New York field goal scored by Boston.

Referees: Sid Borgia, Jim Duffy

Sources: BG NYT BR.com


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 12/22/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras01111
Jack Coleman31447
Cliff Hagan00010
Alex Hannum20034
Ed Macauley733117
Slater Martin32328
Jack McMahon14716
Med Park12204
Bob Pettit10812328
Chuck Share5811518
Totals3229432193

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy645116
Tom Heinsohn833419
Dick Hemric31207
Jim Loscutoff422510
Jack Nichols644316
Andy Phillip03433
Arnie Risen344510
Bill Russell30446
Bill Sharman32248
Lou Tsioropoulos00000
Totals3623302995

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St. Louis Hawks1919342193
Boston Celtics2220223195

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Red Holzman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Game Notes: Bill Russell's first game with the Celtics. Russell had signed contract and appeared with Walter Brown at a Globe Santa charity event on the 19th.

Attendance: 11052
Referees: Sid Borgia, Mendy Rudolph
Start Time: 2:30PM ET
Boston TV: Channel 10

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Fort Wayne Pistons


Sunday 12/23/1956 at Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy534213
Tom Heinsohn30036
Dick Hemric04404
Jim Loscutoff924420
Jack Nichols00020
Andy Phillip24418
Arnie Risen13455
Bill Russell21555
Bill Sharman81010526
Totals3027352787

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin10142
Larry Foust03423
Bob Houbregs33859
Mel Hutchins533313
Billy Kenville00010
Chuck Noble634415
Red Rocha10122
Gene Shue366112
Bill Thieben6511217
George Yardley868122
Totals3329462595

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Boston Celtics1923242187
Fort Wayne Pistons2724162895

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman

Sources: BG BR.com


Philadelphia Warriors vs. Boston Celtics


Tuesday 12/25/1956 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin7811422
Ernie Beck14406
Larry Costello467514
Walt Davis32338
George Dempsey20004
Jack George422210
Joe Graboski356211
Neil Johnston545414
Totals2931382089

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy947222
Tom Heinsohn468514
Dick Hemric11203
Jim Loscutoff22266
Jack Nichols21145
Andy Phillip11223
Bill Russell22616
Bill Sharman722416
Lou Tsioropoulos23317
Totals3022332582

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Philadelphia Warriors2113292689
Boston Celtics1715193182

Head Coaches: Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Referees: Andy Mitchell, Lou Eisenstein

Sources: BG BR.com NBA.com


Philadelphia Warriors vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 12/26/1956 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin977225
Bob Armstrong20014
Ernie Beck23337
Larry Costello14406
Walt Davis30046
George Dempsey40008
Jack George11103
Joe Graboski31013216
Neil Johnston41319321
Jackie Moore01101
Totals2939481597

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy933321
Tom Heinsohn522412
Dick Hemric1155127
Jim Loscutoff624314
Jack Nichols22256
Andy Phillip30016
Bill Russell63534615
Bill Sharman611213
Lou Tsioropoulos22226
Totals50202427120

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Philadelphia Warriors2119273097
Boston Celtics32243529120

Head Coaches: Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Rochester Royals


Thursday 12/27/1956 at
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy26110
Tom Heinsohn90518
Dick Hemric3127
Jim Loscutoff45213
Jack Nichols3016
Andy Phillip2024
Bill Russell71215
Bill Sharman83119
Lou Tsioropoulos1305
Totals39191697

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow4119
Ed Fleming4018
Lew Hitch0101
Tom Marshall0010
Johnny McCarthy2115
Dave Piontek3006
Richie Regan2337
Dick Ricketts65517
Art Spoelstra1002
Maurice Stokes82518
Jack Twyman91019
Totals39141792

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Boston Celtics3623261297
Rochester Royals1620243292

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer

Sources: BG BR.com


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 12/30/1956 at Rhode Island Auditorium
Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi33469
Ed Conlin626114
Bob Harrison10102
Larry Hennessy30006
Joe Holup10112
Bob Hopkins500410
Johnny Kerr20014
Earl Lloyd756519
Dolph Schayes31415420
Paul Seymour30006
Totals3424332292

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1000120
Tom Heinsohn10022
Dick Hemric22426
Jim Loscutoff11243
Jack Nichols623414
Andy Phillip30036
Arnie Risen00010
Bill Russell8410320
Bill Sharman81212228
Lou Tsioropoulos22236
Totals41233325105

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Syracuse Nationals1524233092
Boston Celtics25262925105

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 3109
Referees: Sid Borgia,

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors


Tuesday 01/01/1957 at Onondaga Country War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy355111
Tom Heinsohn1423430
Dick Hemric11103
Jim Loscutoff724416
Jack Nichols30156
Andy Phillip00010
Bill Russell735317
Bill Sharman577417
Lou Tsioropoulos00030
Totals40202625100

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin478015
Bob Armstrong00000
Ernie Beck00010
Larry Costello524312
Walt Davis41249
George Dempsey500010
Jack George434511
Joe Graboski347310
Neil Johnston6810320
Totals3125351987

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Boston Celtics23223025100
Philadelphia Warriors1428331287

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals


Friday 01/04/1957 at Convention Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy128232
Tom Heinsohn70614
Dick Hemric0000
Jim Loscutoff51611
Jack Nichols3228
Andy Phillip0131
Frank Ramsey0030
Arnie Risen1214
Bill Russell3127
Bill Sharman98526
Lou Tsioropoulos1123
Totals412432106

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi26610
Ed Conlin49417
Bob Harrison103423
Joe Holup34210
Johnny Kerr2226
Earl Lloyd110522
Togo Palazzi26310
Dolph Schayes63015
Paul Seymour1103
Totals413426116

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Boston Celtics22263226106
Syracuse Nationals31243229116

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG NBA.com


Fort Wayne Pistons vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 01/06/1957 at Rhode Island Auditorium
Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin33329
Bob Houbregs523512
Mel Hutchins523112
Billy Kenville21215
Chuck Noble700114
Red Rocha12324
Dick Rosenthal31237
Gene Shue30206
Bill Thieben22236
George Yardley577317
Totals3620272192

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1000120
Tom Heinsohn734517
Jim Loscutoff833319
Jack Nichols10012
Andy Phillip356011
Frank Ramsey32238
Arnie Risen24438
Bill Russell748218
Bill Sharman41119
Lou Tsioropoulos22306
Totals47243119118

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Fort Wayne Pistons2527251592
Boston Celtics26382331118

Head Coaches: Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 5068
Start Time: 2PM ET

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Tuesday 01/08/1957 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1056325
Tom Heinsohn758619
Jim Loscutoff33349
Andy Phillip20114
Frank Ramsey20034
Bill Russell4413212
Bill Sharman8911325
Lou Tsioropoulos20014
Totals38264223102

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Carl Braun613513
Nathaniel Clifton32258
Ray Felix01101
Harry Gallatin1066426
Richie Guerin535413
Dick McGuire11113
Willie Naulls900118
Kenny Sears736417
Ron Sobie545514
Totals46212929113

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Boston Celtics26232825102
New York Knickerbockers28332329113

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Fort Wayne Pistons


Thursday 01/10/1957 at Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy645316
Tom Heinsohn40058
Jim Loscutoff1023122
Andy Phillip20024
Frank Ramsey633515
Bill Russell558415
Bill Sharman555315
Lou Tsioropoulos11223
Totals3920262598

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin30126
Bob Houbregs31417
Mel Hutchins33429
Billy Kenville478315
Chuck Noble24438
Red Rocha10022
Dick Rosenthal12514
Gene Shue31117
Bill Thieben02322
George Yardley778221
Totals2727381981

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Boston Celtics2625232498
Fort Wayne Pistons2125152081

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman

Attendance: 4265
Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks


Saturday 01/12/1957 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy8911425
Tom Heinsohn466414
Dick Hemric00020
Jim Loscutoff11143
Andy Phillip00000
Frank Ramsey23447
Bill Russell657317
Bill Sharman1289332
Totals3332382498

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras21105
Jack Coleman31127
Cliff Hagan01121
Alex Hannum30056
Ed Macauley767220
Slater Martin32548
Jack McMahon12254
Med Park00020
Bob Pettit1758339
Chuck Share346310
Totals39223128100

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Boston Celtics2930132698
St. Louis Hawks27212725100

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Slater Martin

Sources: NYT BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Minneapolis Lakers


Monday 01/14/1957 at Minneapolis Auditorium
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy32218
Tom Heinsohn733517
Dick Hemric22216
Jim Loscutoff20044
Andy Phillip00040
Frank Ramsey456313
Bill Russell439211
Bill Sharman71012324
Lou Tsioropoulos20064
Totals3125342987

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes7610420
Dick Garmaker578317
Ed Kalafat17919
Slick Leonard855421
Chuck Mencel02202
Vern Mikkelsen1112423
Jim Paxson02352
Dick Schnittker267210
Totals34364623104

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Boston Celtics2229181887
Minneapolis Lakers17323223104

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla

Attendance: 5427

Sources: BG


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics


Friday 01/18/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras10002
Jack Coleman21165
Cliff Hagan00010
Alex Hannum20004
Ed Macauley656417
Slater Martin945322
Jack McMahon533413
Med Park10032
Bob Pettit141012338
Chuck Share544214
Totals45273126117

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1078327
Tom Heinsohn356511
Dick Hemric22236
Jim Loscutoff734217
Jack Nichols21135
Andy Phillip00000
Frank Ramsey10002
Bill Russell1057525
Bill Sharman101313233
Lou Tsioropoulos00000
Totals45364123126

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St. Louis Hawks32242932117
Boston Celtics36233730126

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Game Notes: Alex Hannum's first game as player-coach. ... All-Star Game was held at Garden on Tuesday, with the East winning 109-97 and Cousy collecting MVP honors. Cousy and other player reps also met that day with Jack Bright, treasurer of the American Guild of Variety Artists to discuss a possible affiliation with the AFL-CIO.

Attendance: 11763
Start Time: 9:15PM ET

Sources: BG BR.com


Boston Celtics vs. Rochester Royals


Saturday 01/19/1957 at Rochester War Memorial
Rochester, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1299233
Tom Heinsohn444512
Dick Hemric00020
Jim Loscutoff21245
Jack Nichols30016
Andy Phillip13315
Frank Ramsey345310
Bill Russell2341917
Bill Sharman455413
Lou Tsioropoulos30026
Totals3429322597

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Ed Fleming11413
Tom Marshall31137
Johnny McCarthy458513
Dave Piontek535013
Richie Regan11423
Dick Ricketts11153
Art Spoelstra20014
Maurice Stokes52323312
Jack Twyman978425
Totals3121342483

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Boston Celtics2619223097
Rochester Royals2320241683

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer

Attendance: 6027

Sources: BG


New York Knickerbockers vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 01/20/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Carl Braun11103
Nathaniel Clifton20014
Ray Felix02512
Harry Gallatin25829
Richie Guerin30326
Phil Jordon546214
Dick McGuire10112
Willie Naulls1011221
Kenny Sears32448
Ron Sobie33549
Totals3018341978

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1366232
Tom Heinsohn756119
Dick Hemric32408
Jim Loscutoff933221
Jack Nichols10042
Andy Phillip00100
Frank Ramsey435211
Bill Russell10042
Bill Sharman433411
Lou Tsioropoulos32268
Totals45243025114

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New York Knickerbockers1220252178
Boston Celtics37243221114

Head Coaches: New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Preliminary Game: Liberty Mutual vs. John Hancock (insurance company teams)

Attendance: 11082
Referees: Sid Borgia,
Start Time: 2:30PM ET

Sources: BG


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 01/23/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi612513
Ed Conlin14536
Bob Harrison522212
Joe Holup41159
Bob Hopkins367212
Johnny Kerr500010
Earl Lloyd11223
Togo Palazzi979125
Dolph Schayes511011
Paul Seymour23307
Totals41263220108

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy700214
Tom Heinsohn32238
Dick Hemric657017
Jim Loscutoff700114
Jack Nichols30046
Andy Phillip33629
Frank Ramsey766220
Bill Russell722216
Bill Sharman1022122
Lou Tsioropoulos626614
Totals59223123140

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Syracuse Nationals22193136108
Boston Celtics33313739140

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 11082

Sources: BG


Minneapolis Lakers vs. Boston Celtics


Friday 01/25/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes9311621
Dick Garmaker1045424
Slick Leonard757019
Clyde Lovellette10152
Chuck Mencel12324
Vern Mikkelsen477215
Jim Paxson677319
Dick Schnittker02302
Totals38304422106

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy11811230
Tom Heinsohn511511
Dick Hemric1810210
Jim Loscutoff501310
Jack Nichols00050
Frank Ramsey367312
Bill Russell1046324
Bill Sharman667518
Lou Tsioropoulos00000
Totals41334328115

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Minneapolis Lakers26272429106
Boston Celtics35252629115

Head Coaches: Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 9175
Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG NYT


Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors


Sunday 01/27/1957 at
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy634115
Tom Heinsohn424410
Dick Hemric16738
Jim Loscutoff30136
Jack Nichols22246
Andy Phillip31237
Frank Ramsey24458
Bill Russell33539
Bill Sharman1346230
Lou Tsioropoulos16738
Totals38314231107

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin767120
Ernie Beck22326
Larry Costello04624
Walt Davis10052
George Dempsey21445
Jack George02252
Joe Graboski14616
Lew Hitch40028
Neil Johnston71618330
Jackie Moore04524
Totals2439512787

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Boston Celtics24302825107
Philadelphia Warriors1225212987

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky

Attendance: 9228

Sources: BG


Philadelphia Warriors vs. Boston Celtics


Monday 01/28/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin71015424
Ernie Beck30026
Larry Costello611413
Walt Davis40048
George Dempsey00010
Jack George745218
Joe Graboski20044
Lew Hitch10002
Neil Johnston41213520
Jackie Moore00010
Totals3427342795

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy944122
Tom Heinsohn857421
Dick Hemric01101
Jim Loscutoff524512
Jack Nichols11133
Andy Phillip00000
Frank Ramsey633215
Bill Russell4713515
Bill Sharman467014
Lou Tsioropoulos02232
Totals37314223105

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Philadelphia Warriors2118312595
Boston Celtics28192533105

Head Coaches: Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Start Time: 9:15PM ET

Sources: BG NYT


Minneapolis Lakers vs. Boston Celtics


Tuesday 01/29/1957 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes32238
Dick Garmaker678119
Slick Leonard434411
Clyde Lovellette1415529
Chuck Mencel12304
Vern Mikkelsen534513
Jim Paxson01511
Dick Schnittker30166
Totals3619322591

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy846320
Tom Heinsohn644516
Dick Hemric10032
Jim Loscutoff11113
Andy Phillip21305
Frank Ramsey545214
Bill Russell241338
Bill Sharman1444432
Lou Tsioropoulos11213
Totals40233822103

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Minneapolis Lakers2022301991
Boston Celtics16222540103

Head Coaches: Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Referees: Sid Borgia, Frank Hoerst
Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG BR.com


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 01/30/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi345510
Ed Conlin834519
Bob Harrison724516
Joe Holup02202
Bob Hopkins557415
Johnny Kerr378113
Earl Lloyd801516
Togo Palazzi04624
Dolph Schayes71011424
Paul Seymour00010
Totals41374832119

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy589318
Tom Heinsohn567516
Dick Hemric30126
Jack Nichols21135
Andy Phillip30026
Frank Ramsey399615
Bill Russell888524
Bill Sharman1066326
Lou Tsioropoulos00030
Totals39384132116

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Syracuse Nationals31272932119
Boston Celtics25353323116

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 7383
Start Time: 9:15PM ET

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals


Thursday 01/31/1957 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy834319
Tom Heinsohn41269
Dick Hemric00020
Jack Nichols20154
Andy Phillip00000
Frank Ramsey588618
Bill Russell525112
Bill Sharman1267230
Lou Tsioropoulos446512
Totals40243330104

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi659517
Ed Conlin724116
Bob Harrison10042
Joe Holup10112
Bob Hopkins31107
Johnny Kerr514211
Earl Lloyd03433
Togo Palazzi289212
Dolph Schayes101414534
Paul Seymour01121
Totals35354725105

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Boston Celtics26243321104
Syracuse Nationals21352326105

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour

Attendance: 8151

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Saturday 02/02/1957 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy51012520
Tom Heinsohn515311
Dick Hemric02222
Jim Loscutoff24748
Jack Nichols21235
Andy Phillip15537
Frank Ramsey668218
Bill Russell1025622
Bill Sharman855321
Lou Tsioropoulos00220
Totals39365333114

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Carl Braun11610228
Nathaniel Clifton433511
Ray Felix25659
Harry Gallatin435511
Richie Guerin3711313
Dick McGuire11203
Willie Naulls544414
Kenny Sears545514
Ron Sobie24448
Totals37375033111

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Boston Celtics30292728114
New York Knickerbockers32272428111

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Game Notes: In a preliminary game Sihugo Green scored 18 points to lead Fort Dix over Mitchel Field 84-75.

Attendance: 15352

Sources: BG NYT


New York Knickerbockers vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 02/03/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Carl Braun20014
Nathaniel Clifton1345330
Ray Felix6814220
Harry Gallatin425110
Richie Guerin41139
Dick McGuire10002
Willie Naulls41329
Kenny Sears11113
Ron Sobie357411
Totals3822361798

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy21205
Tom Heinsohn1011421
Dick Hemric20004
Jim Loscutoff41159
Jack Nichols30146
Andy Phillip10032
Frank Ramsey422210
Bill Russell7513319
Bill Sharman1455033
Lou Tsioropoulos31127
Totals50162623116

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New York Knickerbockers2320332298
Boston Celtics29292830116

Head Coaches: New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909
Referees: Sid Borgia,
Start Time: 2:30PM ET

Sources: BG


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics


Tuesday 02/05/1957 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi41239
Ed Conlin822218
Bob Harrison568516
Joe Holup30036
Bob Hopkins31327
Johnny Kerr01111
Earl Lloyd444512
Togo Palazzi41129
Dolph Schayes777121
Paul Seymour02402
Totals38253224101

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy888324
Tom Heinsohn534413
Dick Hemric01201
Jim Loscutoff31147
Jack Nichols713015
Andy Phillip20004
Frank Ramsey21125
Bill Russell835219
Bill Sharman578417
Lou Tsioropoulos00030
Totals40253222105

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Syracuse Nationals22252232101
Boston Celtics22222932105

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Referees: Sid Borgia, Norm Drucker

Sources: BG BR.com


Fort Wayne Pistons vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 02/06/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin30006
Larry Foust31012416
Bob Houbregs13415
Mel Hutchins31117
Billy Kenville23417
Chuck Noble31137
Red Rocha13325
Gene Shue624114
Bill Thieben11113
George Yardley799223
Totals3033391693

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy801416
Tom Heinsohn823418
Dick Hemric33429
Jim Loscutoff612113
Jack Nichols434411
Andy Phillip10002
Frank Ramsey30106
Bill Russell01211
Bill Sharman1167228
Lou Tsioropoulos20054
Totals46162423108

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Fort Wayne Pistons1921282593
Boston Celtics38172528108

Head Coaches: Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 8632
Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Friday 02/08/1957 at Convention Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy545314
Tom Heinsohn769420
Dick Hemric00000
Jim Loscutoff01151
Jack Nichols32228
Andy Phillip01131
Frank Ramsey61118523
Bill Russell427310
Bill Sharman356611
Lou Tsioropoulos10022
Totals2932493390

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Carl Braun81114427
Nathaniel Clifton21155
Ray Felix434511
Harry Gallatin511411
Richie Guerin1812310
Dick McGuire11213
Willie Naulls13545
Kenny Sears458413
Ron Sobie23317
Totals2836503192

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Boston Celtics2123271990
New York Knickerbockers2421262192

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Attendance: 8500
Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Rochester Royals


Saturday 02/09/1957 at Rochester War Memorial
Rochester, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy4101314318
Tom Heinsohn1002320
Dick Hemric10002
Jim Loscutoff511311
Jack Nichols01121
Andy Phillip01211
Frank Ramsey545314
Bill Russell72513516
Bill Sharman655217
Lou Tsioropoulos10032
Totals39243425102

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow00000
Ed Fleming578417
Tom Marshall00000
Johnny McCarthy20044
Dave Piontek22306
Richie Regan445612
Dick Ricketts94911422
Art Spoelstra02212
Maurice Stokes74521318
Jack Twyman867422
Totals37293926103

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Boston Celtics19262829102
Rochester Royals22292725103

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer

Start Time: 2:30PM ET
Boston TV: Channel 4 and 10

Sources: BG


Philadelphia Warriors vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 02/10/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin1069226
Ernie Beck41119
Larry Costello346610
George Dempsey11213
Jack George01121
Joe Graboski923420
Lew Hitch10012
Neil Johnston61013322
Jackie Moore13415
Totals3528392198

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy10610426
Tom Heinsohn1013521
Jim Loscutoff512511
Jack Nichols00000
Andy Phillip22216
Frank Ramsey267510
Bill Russell713215
Bill Sharman545414
Totals41213226103

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Philadelphia Warriors33181923598
Boston Celtics2430241510103

Head Coaches: Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Preliminary Game: Boston College defeated a squad known as the Israeli Olympic Team 64-50.

Attendance: 13086
Start Time: 3PM ET

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Minneapolis Lakers


Wednesday 02/13/1957 at Minneapolis Auditorium
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1078427
Tom Heinsohn1156527
Dick Hemric12224
Jim Loscutoff704314
Frank Ramsey13435
Bill Russell525512
Bill Sharman955323
Lou Tsioropoulos10032
Totals45243428114

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes7811522
Dick Garmaker41212120
Ed Kalafat21205
Slick Leonard745218
Clyde Lovellette844420
Chuck Mencel523212
Vern Mikkelsen21135
Jim Paxson12204
Dick Schnittker25519
Totals38394518115

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Boston Celtics31222734114
Minneapolis Lakers24342928115

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla

Attendance: 4200
Start Time: 10PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Fort Wayne Pistons


Thursday 02/14/1957 at Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy778221
Tom Heinsohn15547
Dick Hemric02202
Jim Loscutoff711115
Jack Nichols522312
Frank Ramsey8910325
Bill Russell25839
Bill Sharman555515
Totals35364121106

Fort Wayne Pistons

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Corky Devlin32238
Larry Foust858621
Bob Houbregs22316
Mel Hutchins800116
Billy Kenville20054
Red Rocha20044
Gene Shue1089128
Bill Thieben21115
George Yardley6811320
Totals43263425112

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Boston Celtics23272927106
Fort Wayne Pistons25392721112

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Fort Wayne Pistons - Charles Eckman

Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks


Friday 02/15/1957 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy551328783133
Tom Heinsohn31817101110626
Dick Hemric120246534
Jim Loscutoff266110010612
Jack Nichols3131201746
Frank Ramsey3431435549
Arnie Risen71500242
Bill Russell523941016210
Bill Sharman42721776121
Totals4411935487331123

Team Rebounds: 9

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
John Barber30212001
Irv Bemoras183711537
Jack Coleman367123311317
Cliff Hagan160245534
Alex Hannum81401022
Ed Macauley3921659669
Slater Martin565181212511
Jack McMahon42818557621
Bob Pettit4413335921231
Chuck Share28411567613
Totals4312330437936116

Team Rebounds: 5


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Boston Celtics23242330716123
St. Louis Hawks2334222179116

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum

Attendance: 6328
Referees: Mendy Rudolph, Willie Smith

Sources: BR.com BG NBA.com


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals


Sunday 02/17/1957 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy655217
Tom Heinsohn544614
Dick Hemric20024
Jim Loscutoff21225
Jack Nichols21125
Frank Ramsey678319
Arnie Risen00010
Bill Russell955423
Bill Sharman756419
Totals39283126106

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi14466
Ed Conlin966324
Bob Harrison41159
Johnny Kerr01201
Earl Lloyd924320
Togo Palazzi723316
Dolph Schayes91011028
Paul Seymour522312
Totals44283323116

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Boston Celtics29233915106
Syracuse Nationals35243423116

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour

Sources: BG NYT


Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Tuesday 02/19/1957 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy1077327
Tom Heinsohn756519
Dick Hemric00000
Jim Loscutoff14526
Jack Nichols00120
Andy Phillip00020
Frank Ramsey557515
Bill Russell939421
Bill Sharman1044324
Totals42283926112

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold04524
Carl Braun545214
Nathaniel Clifton41129
Ray Felix13535
Harry Gallatin745418
Richie Guerin1478335
Dick McGuire10102
Willie Naulls512411
Kenny Sears33669
Ron Sobie11223
Totals41284028110

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Boston Celtics20302933112
New York Knickerbockers33272129110

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics


Thursday 02/21/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras31107
Jack Coleman1533233
Cliff Hagan33559
Alex Hannum20234
Ed Macauley357111
Slater Martin33339
Jack McMahon15827
Med Park556315
Bob Pettit11223
Chuck Share546614
Totals41304327112

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy22216
Tom Heinsohn1289532
Dick Hemric279111
Jim Loscutoff1123424
Jack Nichols01201
Andy Phillip20014
Frank Ramsey623414
Arnie Risen23767
Bill Russell502410
Bill Sharman722216
Totals49273928125

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St. Louis Hawks23292535112
Boston Celtics28323233125

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Special Event: Seventh Annual Boston Globe Basketball clinic at 10:30am, featuring Auerbach, Cousy, Rusell, and Sharman. Free admission to clinic, and discounted balcony seats for first 3000 kids.

Referees: Norm Drucker,
Start Time: 4:15PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia Warriors


Friday 02/22/1957 at Convention Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy33419
Tom Heinsohn11814230
Dick Hemric11433
Jim Loscutoff20134
Jack Nichols12244
Andy Phillip388414
Arnie Risen12324
Bill Russell101013430
Bill Sharman513411
Totals37355227109

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin10910329
Ernie Beck1156627
Larry Costello00030
Walt Davis32268
George Dempsey346310
Jack George33449
Joe Graboski13510431
Lew Hitch10022
Jackie Moore01111
Totals44293932117

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Boston Celtics27292627109
Philadelphia Warriors33263424117

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky

Attendance: 9824
Referees: Lou Bender,

Sources: BG


New York Knickerbockers vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 02/24/1957 at Rhode Island Auditorium
Providence, Rhode Island, USA

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold612113
Carl Braun04434
Nathaniel Clifton466414
Ray Felix22326
Harry Gallatin966324
Richie Guerin10232
Dick McGuire00010
Willie Naulls500110
Kenny Sears33629
Ron Sobie03513
Totals3025342185

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn844320
Dick Hemric20014
Jim Loscutoff41349
Jack Nichols10012
Andy Phillip526312
Frank Ramsey10012
Arnie Risen41359
Bill Russell52223312
Bill Sharman999327
Totals3919272497

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New York Knickerbockers1723143185
Boston Celtics2520322097

Head Coaches: New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 5886
Referees: Sid Borgia,
Start Time: 2PM ET

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Rochester Royals


Tuesday 02/26/1957 at Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn733617
Dick Hemric11133
Jim Loscutoff422110
Jack Nichols669218
Andy Phillip11423
Bill Russell41329
Bill Sharman111012332
Totals3424341992

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow31237
Ed Fleming778321
Tom Marshall20104
Johnny McCarthy33339
Dave Piontek21125
Richie Regan31237
Dick Ricketts12244
Art Spoelstra32248
Maurice Stokes422210
Jack Twyman10002
Totals2919232477

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Boston Celtics1921262692
Rochester Royals1114183477

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. New York Knickerbockers


Thursday 02/28/1957 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn121111635
Dick Hemric20014
Jim Loscutoff434411
Jack Nichols22226
Andy Phillip21255
Arnie Risen434211
Bill Russell844420
Bill Sharman91113329
Totals43354027121

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold11213
Carl Braun946522
Nathaniel Clifton10042
Ray Felix467414
Harry Gallatin833119
Richie Guerin9710525
Dick McGuire12204
Willie Naulls1036523
Kenny Sears423410
Totals47283929122

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Boston Celtics2722283410121
New York Knickerbockers3232272011122

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Philadelphia Warriors vs. Boston Celtics


Friday 03/01/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Philadelphia Warriors

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Paul Arizin869222
Ernie Beck512111
Larry Costello21125
Walt Davis500510
George Dempsey22416
Jack George23327
Joe Graboski355311
Lew Hitch12204
Neil Johnston12224
Jackie Moore00110
Totals2922291980

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn4610514
Jim Loscutoff00040
Jack Nichols30046
Andy Phillip41109
Frank Ramsey758319
Arnie Risen30026
Bill Russell657117
Bill Sharman912219
Totals3618282190

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Philadelphia Warriors2017241980
Boston Celtics2423261790

Head Coaches: Philadelphia Warriors - George Senesky, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 10448
Start Time: 9PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG NYT BR.com


Rochester Royals vs. Boston Celtics


Saturday 03/02/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow00120
Ed Fleming423510
Tom Marshall21125
Johnny McCarthy633015
Dave Piontek31527
Richie Regan12204
Dick Ricketts523512
Art Spoelstra00000
Maurice Stokes1123224
Jack Twyman834219
Totals4016252096

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn923320
Dick Hemric02302
Jim Loscutoff422410
Jack Nichols31117
Andy Phillip20044
Frank Ramsey358111
Arnie Risen10012
Bill Russell614213
Bill Sharman588518
Totals3321292187

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Rochester Royals2524202796
Boston Celtics1727212287

Head Coaches: Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Start Time: 2:30PM ET
Boston TV: Channel 4 and 10

Sources: BG


Rochester Royals vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 03/03/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Rochester Royals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Burrow22356
Ed Fleming16828
Tom Marshall269110
Johnny McCarthy32228
Dave Piontek502110
Richie Regan10022
Dick Ricketts723616
Art Spoelstra356111
Maurice Stokes734317
Jack Twyman544314
Totals36304126102

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy00000
Tom Heinsohn433511
Dick Hemric33419
Jim Loscutoff30036
Jack Nichols32248
Andy Phillip00020
Frank Ramsey61012622
Arnie Risen23347
Bill Russell12612230
Bill Sharman746118
Totals40314228111

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Rochester Royals20252136102
Boston Celtics22253529111

Head Coaches: Rochester Royals - Bobby Wanzer, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Game Notes: Celtics clinch first Eastern Division title ... Last game the Royals played against Celtics before their move to Cincinnati

Attendance: 9652
Start Time: 2:30PM ET

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks


Tuesday 03/05/1957 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn151115341
Dick Hemric13515
Jim Loscutoff601212
Andy Phillip33529
Arnie Risen00050
Bill Russell734017
Bill Sharman667218
Totals38263715102

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras20034
Jack Coleman800416
Cliff Hagan846420
Ed Macauley467214
Slater Martin10022
Jack McMahon1011421
Med Park12414
Bob Pettit811217
Chuck Share22526
Totals44162424104

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Boston Celtics27262128102
St. Louis Hawks26282525104

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum

Start Time: 9:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Minneapolis Lakers


Thursday 03/07/1957 at Minneapolis Auditorium
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn545414
Dick Hemric10042
Jim Loscutoff423310
Jack Nichols856321
Andy Phillip41119
Arnie Risen33339
Bill Russell613213
Bill Sharman1067426
Totals41222824104

Minneapolis Lakers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Walter Dukes12354
Dick Garmaker855421
Ed Kalafat23507
Slick Leonard31137
Clyde Lovellette945422
Chuck Mencel423110
Vern Mikkelsen1048424
Jim Paxson21115
Dick Schnittker33319
Totals42253423109

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Boston Celtics31212131104
Minneapolis Lakers24292729109

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Minneapolis Lakers - John Kundla

Start Time: 10:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals


Saturday 03/09/1957 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Tom Heinsohn500610
Dick Hemric00000
Jim Loscutoff633415
Jack Nichols30166
Andy Phillip11133
Frank Ramsey556315
Arnie Risen00030
Bill Russell1148126
Bill Sharman1077127
Totals41202627102

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi534513
Ed Conlin21225
Bob Harrison30046
Joe Holup24408
Bob Hopkins600212
Johnny Kerr12304
Earl Lloyd10012
Togo Palazzi744318
Dolph Schayes91818536
Paul Seymour00010
Totals36323523104

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Boston Celtics38182818102
Syracuse Nationals23272826104

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour

Start Time: 8PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG NYT


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics


Sunday 03/10/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi30036
Ed Conlin25639
Bob Harrison11203
Joe Holup656517
Bob Hopkins545214
Johnny Kerr00000
Earl Lloyd30046
Togo Palazzi511211
Dolph Schayes789222
Paul Seymour30016
Totals3524292294

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy723116
Tom Heinsohn444412
Dick Hemric01101
Jim Loscutoff41149
Jack Nichols10042
Andy Phillip01211
Frank Ramsey20014
Arnie Risen22416
Bill Russell7310517
Bill Sharman968124
Totals3620332292

1234F
Syracuse Nationals1825232894
Boston Celtics1921232992

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 7648

Sources: BG NYT


New York Knickerbockers vs. Boston Celtics


Wednesday 03/13/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

New York Knickerbockers

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jim Baechtold30006
Carl Braun23327
Nathaniel Clifton20224
Ray Felix344510
Harry Gallatin366212
Richie Guerin522412
Dick McGuire11103
Willie Naulls623414
Kenny Sears567416
Ron Sobie31137
Totals3325292691

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy556115
Tom Heinsohn968224
Dick Hemric33409
Jim Loscutoff41159
Jack Nichols22256
Andy Phillip41339
Arnie Risen445412
Bill Russell349210
Bill Sharman1323128
Totals47284123122

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New York Knickerbockers1729162991
Boston Celtics27313925122

Head Coaches: New York Knickerbockers - Vince Boryla, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 8514
Start Time: 9PM ET

Sources: BG BR.com


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics

Eastern Division Finals Game 1
Thursday 03/21/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi423610
Ed Conlin623214
Bob Harrison422310
Joe Holup00000
Bob Hopkins11333
Johnny Kerr5710317
Earl Lloyd33459
Togo Palazzi21215
Dolph Schayes31414520
Paul Seymour10042
Totals2932413290

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy7411118
Tom Heinsohn835419
Dick Hemric00000
Jim Loscutoff14456
Jack Nichols01101
Andy Phillip00210
Frank Ramsey51013520
Arnie Risen511511
Bill Russell728516
Bill Sharman733017
Totals40284826108

1234F
Syracuse Nationals2717202690
Boston Celtics22313025108

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13292
Start Time: 8:30PM ET

Sources: BG


Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals

Eastern Division Finals Game 2
Saturday 03/23/1957 at Onondaga County War Memorial
Syracuse, New York, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy71114325
Tom Heinsohn11810430
Jim Loscutoff22366
Jack Nichols21145
Andy Phillip00010
Frank Ramsey711415
Arnie Risen01131
Bill Russell767420
Bill Sharman744418
Totals43344133120

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi11333
Ed Conlin788422
Bob Harrison23447
Joe Holup23327
Bob Hopkins278311
Johnny Kerr33419
Earl Lloyd10022
Togo Palazzi611313
Dolph Schayes81519431
Paul Seymour00010
Totals32415027105

1234F
Boston Celtics31232640120
Syracuse Nationals26232729105

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour

Referees: Mendy Rudolph, Lou Eisenstein
Start Time: 2:30PM ET
Boston TV: Channel 7

Sources: BG


Syracuse Nationals vs. Boston Celtics

Eastern Division Finals Game 3
Sunday 03/24/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Syracuse Nationals

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Al Bianchi11123
Ed Conlin434111
Bob Harrison00050
Joe Holup30206
Bob Hopkins445612
Johnny Kerr21105
Earl Lloyd12254
Togo Palazzi10002
Dolph Schayes51213322
Paul Seymour633315
Totals2726312580

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy547314
Tom Heinsohn446412
Jim Loscutoff623414
Jack Nichols10022
Andy Phillip00010
Frank Ramsey14436
Arnie Risen10232
Bill Russell424210
Bill Sharman878123
Totals3023342383

1234F
Syracuse Nationals1917232180
Boston Celtics2318222083

Head Coaches: Syracuse Nationals - Paul Seymour, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909

Sources: BG


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics

NBA Finals Game 1
Saturday 03/30/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jack Coleman40048
Cliff Hagan725516
Ed Macauley61114623
Slater Martin956623
Jack McMahon525512
Med Park01301
Bob Pettit111520337
Chuck Share21225
Totals44375531125

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy81012326
Tom Heinsohn1067526
Jim Loscutoff41149
Jack Nichols00030
Andy Phillip40128
Frank Ramsey22236
Arnie Risen13365
Bill Russell31467
Bill Sharman121213236
Totals44354334123

1234OTO2F
St. Louis Hawks311822311112125
Boston Celtics212627281110123

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 5976
Start Time: 2:30PM ET
Boston TV: Channel 7

Sources: BG W


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics

NBA Finals Game 2
Sunday 03/31/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras33329
Jack Coleman424010
Cliff Hagan40028
Ed Macauley756019
Slater Martin16938
Jack McMahon546414
Med Park31127
Bob Pettit358411
Chuck Share534313
Totals3529412099

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy944222
Tom Heinsohn700214
Dick Hemric10012
Jim Loscutoff512511
Jack Nichols511211
Andy Phillip03433
Frank Ramsey866422
Arnie Risen545314
Bill Russell512311
Bill Sharman25629
Totals47253027119

1234F
St. Louis Hawks2122272999
Boston Celtics31313225119

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909
Referees: Sid Borgia, Mendy Rudolph

Sources: BG W


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

NBA Finals Game 3
Saturday 04/06/1957 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy41988316
Tom Heinsohn62199221
Jim Loscutoff4151319
Jack Nichols020010
Andy Phillip010230
Frank Ramsey161114313
Arnie Risen141143
Bill Russell4150148
Bill Sharman9161010628
Totals299940482798

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras000010
Jack Coleman61022414
Cliff Hagan3113469
Ed Macauley61544216
Slater Martin61444316
Jack McMahon281355
Med Park130042
Bob Pettit933810126
Chuck Share37610612
Totals36101283732100

1234F
Boston Celtics1925282698
St. Louis Hawks19212931100

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum

Attendance: 10040
Referees: Arnie Heft, Sid Borgia
Start Time: 9:30PM ET
Boston Radio: WHDH

Sources: BG W


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

NBA Finals Game 4
Sunday 04/07/1957 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy4311269134331
Tom Heinsohn306197914519
Jim Loscutoff1931035259
Jack Nichols151301132
Andy Phillip91111223
Frank Ramsey1949575613
Arnie Risen172712265
Bill Russell447103720317
Bill Sharman44921669224
Totals4410635516735123

Team Rebounds: 8

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Irv Bemoras90100210
Jack Coleman3358114211
Cliff Hagan2671411159425
Ed Macauley3161210165522
Slater Martin42411792415
Jack McMahon222801264
Med Park232411535
Bob Pettit40122491016533
Chuck Share141411143
Totals398640545034118

Team Rebounds: 4


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Boston Celtics31353027123
St. Louis Hawks36173728118

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum

Attendance: 10035
Referees: Sid Borgia, Arnie Heft

Sources: W BG BR.com


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics

NBA Finals Game 5
Tuesday 04/09/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jack Coleman20214
Cliff Hagan4911517
Ed Macauley435411
Slater Martin525512
Jack McMahon723416
Med Park266410
Bob Pettit12915233
Chuck Share14636
Totals37355328109

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy858321
Tom Heinsohn957423
Jim Loscutoff513611
Jack Nichols20124
Andy Phillip11313
Frank Ramsey11143
Arnie Risen534613
Bill Russell546514
Bill Sharman1366232
Totals49263933124

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St. Louis Hawks30302524109
Boston Celtics21383530124

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909
Start Time: 8:30PM ET

Sources: BG W


Boston Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

NBA Finals Game 6
Thursday 04/11/1957 at Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy456205510217
Tom Heinsohn4212344511428
Jim Loscutoff2811401952
Jack Nichols51200432
Andy Phillip50000110
Frank Ramsey143724528
Arnie Risen122212265
Bill Russell4651671223417
Bill Sharman43520553115
Totals351152434722894

Team Rebounds: 4

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jack Coleman385156817416
Cliff Hagan317142320516
Ed Macauley2321001134
Slater Martin4621823526
Jack McMahon34713341617
Med Park160211201
Bob Pettit44824162223432
Chuck Share82701324
Totals331033043832696

Team Rebounds: 11


1234F
Boston Celtics2328271694
St. Louis Hawks2227281996

Head Coaches: Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach, St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum

Attendance: 10053
Referees: Sid Borgia, Arnie Heft

Sources: BG W BR.com


St. Louis Hawks vs. Boston Celtics

NBA Finals Game 7
Saturday 04/13/1957 at Boston Garden
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St. Louis Hawks

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Jack Coleman364122557610
Cliff Hagan407151014160624
Alex Hannum201000010
Ed Macauley2123588169
Slater Martin56616111287323
Jack McMahon37310005566
Med Park2135124117
Bob Pettit5614341113193439
Chuck Share2106586045
Totals391024562772437123

Team Rebounds: 6

Boston Celtics

MINFGMFGAFTMFTAREBASTPFPTS
Bob Cousy58220810311412
Tom Heinsohn451733311232637
Jim Loscutoff1804332053
Jack Nichols947001038
Andy Phillip1022121335
Frank Ramsey286134781216
Arnie Risen2061248100616
Bill Russell54717510322519
Bill Sharman48320331339
Totals471283154842237125

Team Rebounds: 3


1234OTO2F
St. Louis Hawks282524261010123
Boston Celtics262532201012125

Head Coaches: St. Louis Hawks - Alex Hannum, Boston Celtics - Red Auerbach

Attendance: 13909
Referees: Sid Borgia, Mendy Rudolph
Start Time: 2:30PM ET

Sources: BG W G7 SB


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