1964–65 Boston Celtics season
The 1964–65 NBA season was the Celtics' 19th season in the NBA. The Celtics finished the season by winning their eighth NBA Championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. In 1996, the team was named one of the 10 greatest teams in NBA history. In addition five players were inducted into the Hall of Fame - K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Tom Heinsohn, Bill Russell, and John Havlicek. Sam Jones, Havlicek, and Russell were selected as among the NBA's 50 greatest players. Both Red Auerbach and John Thompson were elected into the Hall of Fame as coaches.Offseason
The 1965 NBA Draft took place on May 4, 1964.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School/Club Team |
| 1 | 7 | Mel Counts | Center / Forward | | Oregon State |
| 2 | 16 | Ron Bonham | Forward | | Cincinnati |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
The Celtics had a division semifinal bye.East Division Finals
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Celtics win series 4–3
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 108, Philadelphia 98
- Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 109, Boston 103
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 112, Philadelphia 94
- Game 4 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 134, Boston 131
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 114, Philadelphia 108
- Game 6 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 112, Boston 106
- Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 110, Philadelphia 109
NBA Finals
Celtics win series 4–1Awards and honors
