The 1968 NBA Finals pitted the Boston Celtics from the East, against the Los Angeles Lakers from the West, for the sixth time in ten years. The Celtics won their tenth NBA Championship in twelve seasons, by defeating the Lakers in six games. Significantly, Game Six of the 1968 NBA Finals marked the first time that any NBA competition had taken place during the month of May.
Series summary
| Game |
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April 21 |
Boston |
107-101 |
Los Angeles |
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April 24 |
Boston |
113-123 |
Los Angeles |
| Game 3 |
April 26 |
Los Angeles |
119-127 |
Boston |
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April 28 |
Los Angeles |
119-105 |
Boston |
| Game 5 |
April 30 |
Boston |
120-117 |
Los Angeles |
| Game 6 |
May 2 |
Los Angeles |
109-124 |
Boston |
Celtics win series 4-2
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