1960-61 National Basketball Association Standings
1960-61 National Basketball Association Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1960-61 National Basketball Association Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Division Semifinals - Syracuse Nationals over Philadelphia Warriors 3-0Division Semifinals - Los Angeles Lakers over Detroit Pistons 3-2
Division Finals - Boston Celtics over Syracuse Nationals 4-1
Division Finals - St. Louis Hawks over Los Angeles Lakers 4-3
Finals - Boston Celtics over St. Louis Hawks 4-1
1960-61 NBA Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics | 57 | 22 | .722 | 9460 | 9013 | Won NBA championship | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 46 | 33 | .582 | 9558 | 9484 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Syracuse Nationals | 38 | 41 | .481 | 9586 | 9416 | Lost division finals | |
| New York Knicks | 21 | 58 | .266 | 8979 | 9486 | ||
| Western Division | |||||||
| St. Louis Hawks | 51 | 28 | .646 | 9383 | 9102 | Lost finals | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 36 | 43 | .456 | 9006 | 9010 | Lost division finals | |
| Detroit Pistons | 34 | 45 | .430 | 9370 | 9558 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Cincinnati Royals | 33 | 46 | .418 | 9312 | 9585 | ||
 Boston Celtics |
 Cincinnati Royals |
 Detroit Pistons |
 Los Angeles Lakers |
 New York Knicks |
 Philadelphia Warriors |
 St. Louis Hawks |
 Syracuse Nationals |
