Game 3, 1956-57 NBA Finals
April 6, 1957 · Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri
Game 3, 1956-57 NBA Finals: SLHSt. Louis Hawks 100–98 Boston Celtics, at Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri on April 6, 1957.
Bob Pettit's 26 points and 28 rebounds paced St. Louis to reclaim the series lead at home.
Box score
| SLHSt. Louis Hawks starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Slater Martin | 16 | 4 | 5 |
| Bob Pettit | 26 | 28 | 0 |
| Jack Coleman | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Ed Macauley | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Jack McMahon | 5 | 2 | 5 |
Bench (10+ points): Chuck Share (12)
| BCBoston Celtics starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Bob Cousy | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Bill Russell | 8 | 19 | 0 |
| Bill Sharman | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Tom Heinsohn | 21 | 12 | 0 |
| Jim Loscutoff | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Bench (10+ points): Frank Ramsey (13)
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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