Game 3, 1960-61 NBA Finals
April 8, 1961 · Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri
Game 3, 1960-61 NBA Finals: SLHSt. Louis Hawks 124–120 Boston Celtics, at Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri on April 8, 1961.
St. Louis avoided the sweep with a 4-point home win; Bob Pettit posted 31 points and 24 rebounds.
Box score
| SLHSt. Louis Hawks starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Bob Pettit | 31 | 24 | 3 |
| Cliff Hagan | 26 | 10 | 3 |
| Woody Sauldsberry | 20 | 13 | 2 |
| Lenny Wilkens | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Si Green | 10 | 7 | 7 |
Bench (10+ points): Clyde Lovellette (16)
| BCBoston Celtics starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Bill Russell | 24 | 23 | 9 |
| Tom Heinsohn | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| Bob Cousy | 21 | 5 | 8 |
| Bill Sharman | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Frank Ramsey | 12 | 7 | 3 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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