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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
1957
Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
ATLANTAHAWKS
APR 13, 1957

Celtics vs Hawks

1957 NBA Finals Game 7

NBA Finals
1962
Game5
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
BOSTONCELTICS
APR 14, 1962

Lakers vs Celtics

1962 NBA Finals Game 5

NBA Finals
1962
Game7
BOSTONCELTICS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
APR 18, 1962

Celtics vs Lakers

1962 NBA Finals Game 7