1960-61 NBA
Early Shot Clock
Boston Celtics won the title.
- Teams
- 8
- Games per team
- 79
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 127.7
- Points per team game
- 118.1
- League true shooting
- .469
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- MVPBill Russell
- Rookie of the YearOscar Robertson
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 57 | 22 | 4.94 | Won title |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 46 | 33 | 0.89 | Lost conf. finals |
| Syracuse Nationals | 38 | 41 | 1.93 | Lost conf. finals |
| New York Knicks | 21 | 58 | -5.43 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Hawks | 51 | 28 | 2.99 | Lost Finals |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 36 | 43 | -0.11 | Lost conf. finals |
| Detroit Pistons | 34 | 45 | -2.11 | Lost conf. finals |
| Cincinnati Royals | 33 | 46 | -3.04 | 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.