1964-65 NBA
Early Shot Clock
Boston Celtics won the title.
- Teams
- 9
- Games per team
- 80
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 117.3
- Points per team game
- 110.6
- League true shooting
- .479
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- MVPBill Russell
- Rookie of the YearWillis Reed
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 62 | 18 | 7.46 | Won title |
| Cincinnati Royals | 48 | 32 | 2.04 | Lost conf. finals |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 40 | 40 | -0.13 | Lost conf. finals |
| New York Knicks | 31 | 49 | -3.26 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 49 | 31 | 1.70 | Lost Finals |
| St. Louis Hawks | 45 | 35 | 2.68 | Lost conf. finals |
| Baltimore Bullets | 37 | 43 | -1.97 | Lost conf. finals |
| Detroit Pistons | 31 | 49 | -3.03 | Missed playoffs |
| San Francisco Warriors | 17 | 63 | -5.49 | Missed playoffs |
Rules in force
| Free-throw lane width | 16 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
Lane widened from 12 to 16 feet
The lane is widened again, largely in response to Wilt Chamberlain's interior dominance.