Game 3, 1961-62 NBA Finals
April 10, 1962 · Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
Game 3, 1961-62 NBA Finals: LALLos Angeles Lakers 117–115 Boston Celtics, at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California on April 10, 1962.
First game played at the Lakers' new home, the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (The Forum did not open until December 1967); Elgin Baylor and Jerry West combined for 75 points in the 2-point win.
Box score
| LALLos Angeles Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Elgin Baylor | 39 | 23 | 4 |
| Jerry West | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Frank Selvy | 12 | 4 | 5 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| Jim Krebs | 8 | 14 | 2 |
| BCBoston Celtics starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Bill Russell | 26 | 23 | 6 |
| Bob Cousy | 24 | 3 | 8 |
| K.C. Jones | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Tom Heinsohn | 22 | 5 | 1 |
| Sam Jones | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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