1965-66 NBA
Early Shot Clock
Boston Celtics won the title.
- Teams
- 9
- Games per team
- 80
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 121.4
- Points per team game
- 115.5
- League true shooting
- .487
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- MVPWilt Chamberlain
- Rookie of the YearRick Barry
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 55 | 25 | 4.16 | Lost conf. finals |
| Boston Celtics | 54 | 26 | 4.34 | Won title |
| Cincinnati Royals | 45 | 35 | 1.03 | Lost 2nd round |
| New York Knicks | 30 | 50 | -2.31 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 45 | 35 | 2.76 | Lost Finals |
| Baltimore Bullets | 38 | 42 | -1.06 | Lost conf. finals |
| St. Louis Hawks | 36 | 44 | -0.50 | Lost conf. finals |
| San Francisco Warriors | 35 | 45 | -2.36 | Missed playoffs |
| Detroit Pistons | 22 | 58 | -6.07 | Missed playoffs |
Rules in force
| Free-throw lane width | 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Three-point line | none |
| Arm bar / forearm contact | allowed (source pending) |
| Hand-checking | allowed |
| Zone defense | not permitted (source pending) |
| Team foul penalty (bonus) | bonus after team foul limit |
| Backcourt count | 10 seconds (source pending) |
| Shot clock | 24 seconds |
See how each rule changed over time on the rules timeline.
What changed this season
No league-wide rule or format changes recorded for this season.