1959-60 National Basketball Association Standings
1959-60 National Basketball Association Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1959-60 National Basketball Association Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Division Semifinals - Minneapolis Lakers over Detroit Pistons 2-0Division Semifinals - Philadelphia Warriors over Syracuse Nationals 2-1
Division Finals - Boston Celtics over Philadelphia Warriors 4-2
Division Finals - St. Louis Hawks over Minneapolis Lakers 4-3
Finals - Boston Celtics over St. Louis Hawks 4-3
1959-60 NBA Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics | 59 | 16 | .787 | 9337 | 8713 | Won NBA championship | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 49 | 26 | .653 | 8895 | 8698 | Lost division finals | |
| Syracuse Nationals | 45 | 30 | .600 | 8917 | 8720 | Lost division semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 27 | 48 | .360 | 8800 | 8973 | ||
| Western Division | |||||||
| St. Louis Hawks | 46 | 29 | .613 | 8506 | 8303 | Lost finals | |
| Detroit Pistons | 30 | 45 | .400 | 8367 | 8624 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 25 | 50 | .333 | 8045 | 8362 | Lost division finals | |
| Cincinnati Royals | 19 | 56 | .253 | 8333 | 8807 | ||
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