50 Years Ago, the NBA Season Ended in Late April

Source:  Basketball-Reference.com

6 of 9 teams made the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics, making their 7th straight appearance in the finals, won it all against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 24, 1963.  Only game 6 was broadcast on TV -- on something called Sports Network Incorporated (SNI).

50 years later, the NBA has expanded to 30 teams.

And the playoffs now stretch into late June as a result.

Enjoy tonight's game.