1961-62 National Basketball Association Standings
1961-62 National Basketball Association Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1961-62 National Basketball Association Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Division Semifinals - Philadelphia Warriors over Syracuse Nationals 3-2Division Semifinals - Detroit Pistons over Cincinnati Royals 3-1
Division Finals - Boston Celtics over Philadelphia Warriors 4-3
Division Finals - Los Angeles Lakers over Detroit Pistons 4-2
Finals - Boston Celtics over Los Angeles Lakers 4-3
1961-62 NBA Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics | 60 | 20 | .750 | 9687 | 8948 | Won NBA championship | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 49 | 31 | .613 | 10035 | 9813 | Lost division finals | |
| Syracuse Nationals | 41 | 39 | .513 | 9658 | 9473 | Lost division semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 29 | 51 | .363 | 9187 | 9574 | ||
| Western Division | |||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 54 | 26 | .675 | 9482 | 9306 | Lost finals | |
| Cincinnati Royals | 43 | 37 | .538 | 9845 | 9704 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Detroit Pistons | 37 | 43 | .463 | 9234 | 9369 | Lost division finals | |
| St. Louis Hawks | 29 | 51 | .363 | 9508 | 9770 | ||
| Chicago Packers | 18 | 62 | .225 | 8874 | 9553 | ||
 Boston Celtics |
 Chicago Packers |
 Cincinnati Royals |
 Detroit Pistons |
 Los Angeles Lakers |
 New York Knicks |
 Philadelphia Warriors |
 St. Louis Hawks |
 Syracuse Nationals |
