Great partnership
1956–1963Boston Celtics
Bill Russell & Bob Cousy
Russell supplied the defensive system and Cousy organized the open floor as Boston's first dynasty took shape.
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Greatest duos · 1956–1963
Bill Russell & Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics
Russell supplied the defensive system and Cousy organized the open floor as Boston's first dynasty took shape.
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Defining games
Curated games from the partnership, season or same championship core. The order favors stakes, historical meaning and how clearly the group’s identity appears on the floor.
NBA Finals
1957Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
ATLANTAHAWKS
Score hidden
APR 13, 1957
Celtics vs Hawks
1957 NBA Finals Game 7
NBA Finals
1962Game5
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
BOSTONCELTICS
Score hidden
APR 14, 1962
Lakers vs Celtics
1962 NBA Finals Game 5
NBA Finals
1962Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
Score hidden
APR 18, 1962
Celtics vs Lakers
1962 NBA Finals Game 7