1968 NBA Finals
The 1968 NBA Finals pitted the Boston Celtics from the East, against the Los Angeles Lakers from the West, for the sixth time in ten years. The Celtics won their tenth NBA Championship in twelve seasons, by defeating the Lakers in six games. Significantly, Game Six of the 1968 NBA Finals marked the first time that any NBA competition had taken place during the month of May.
Series summary
| Game |
Date |
Home Team |
Result |
Road Team |
| Game 1 |
April 21 |
Boston Celtics |
107-101 (1-0) |
Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 2 |
April 24 |
Boston Celtics |
113-123 (1-1) |
Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 3 |
April 26 |
Los Angeles Lakers |
119-127 (1-2) |
Boston Celtics |
| Game 4 |
April 28 |
Los Angeles Lakers |
119-105 (2-2) |
Boston Celtics |
| Game 5 |
April 30 |
Boston Celtics |
120-117 (3-2) |
Los Angeles Lakers |
| Game 6 |
May 2 |
Los Angeles Lakers |
109-124 (2-4) |
Boston Celtics |
Celtics win series 4-2
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