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Who did Bill Russell lose to in the finals?
St. Louis Hawks
How many teams were there in the NBA in 1946?
11 teams
Who won the first NBA game in 1946?
New York Knicks
How many NBA teams were there in 1965?
9
How many NBA teams were there in the 1960s?
8
What year did Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA championship?
1955, 1967
How many finals did Bill Russell lost?
Unsurprisingly, Bill Russell leads all players with 12 Finals appearances. He won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics, losing in the Finals only once to the St. Louis Hawks in 1958. His teammate, Sam Jones, is just behind him with 11 Finals appearances and 10 championship rings.
How many NBA teams were there in 1970?
17
How many NBA teams were there in 1966?
9
How many finals did Bill Russell go to in a row?
Most of the players that have five or more consecutive Finals appearances are from the Boston Celtics dynasty from the 1950 and ’60s. Hall of Famer Bill Russell sets the standard, having appeared in 10 straight Finals. He also hold the record for most years in Finals with 12 and most games played in Finals with 70.
How many NBA teams were there in 1967?
10
What teams were in the NBA in 1960?
1960–61 NBA season
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Eastern champions
Eastern runners-up
Western champions
Western runners-up
How many NBA teams were there in 1959?
8
How many teams were in the NBA in 1950?
1110 midway through the season
How many NBA teams were there in 1980?
22
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