1956–57 NBA season
| 1956–57 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Number of games | 72 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| TV partner(s) | NBC |
| Regular season | |
| Season MVP | Bob Cousy (Boston) |
| Top scorer | Paul Arizin (Philadelphia) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Boston Celtics |
| Eastern runners-up | Syracuse Nationals |
| Western champions | St. Louis Hawks |
| Western runners-up | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Boston Celtics |
| Runners-up | St. Louis Hawks |
The 1956–57 NBA season was the 11th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Championship (which would be the first of their 17 NBA titles), beating the St. Louis Hawks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.
x – clinched playoff spot
Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.
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