1959-60 NBA
Early Shot Clock
Boston Celtics won the title.
- Teams
- 8
- Games per team
- 75
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 126.1
- Points per team game
- 115.3
- League true shooting
- .463
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- MVPWilt Chamberlain
- Rookie of the YearWilt Chamberlain
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 59 | 16 | 7.62 | Won title |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 49 | 26 | 2.77 | Lost conf. finals |
| Syracuse Nationals | 45 | 30 | 2.77 | Lost conf. finals |
| New York Knicks | 27 | 48 | -1.43 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Hawks | 46 | 29 | 1.77 | Lost Finals |
| Detroit Pistons | 30 | 45 | -3.45 | Lost conf. finals |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 25 | 50 | -4.14 | Lost conf. finals |
| Cincinnati Royals | 19 | 56 | -5.92 | Missed playoffs |
Rules in force
| Free-throw lane width | 12 ft |
|---|---|
| Three-point line | none |
| Arm bar / forearm contact | allowed (source pending) |
| Hand-checking | allowed |
| Zone defense | not permitted (source pending) |
| Team foul penalty (bonus) | bonus after team foul limit |
| Backcourt count | 10 seconds (source pending) |
| Shot clock | 24 seconds |
See how each rule changed over time on the rules timeline.
What changed this season
No league-wide rule or format changes recorded for this season.