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Sam Jones’ 35 points in Game 7 at L.A. Sports Arena pushed the Celtics past the Lakers in a series that started the rivalry.

Bill Russell led the Celtics with 22.4 points and 26.4 rebounds (not a typo) per game.

Bob Cousy and Russell (pictured) added to their growing legacy while Tom Heinsohn was the Game 6 hero with 22 points to clinch.

This one wasn’t much of a series as the Celtics rolled in five capped by a 129-96 thumping at the Garden to complete the greatest single-season in Red Auerbach’s career (62-18).