1965-66 Cincinnati Royals season

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The 1965-66 season was the Royals 20th season in the NBA. Happy Harriston had a solid second season and provided stability at the Center position. Oscar Robertson averaged 31.3 points per game while Jerry Lucas averged 21.1 rebounds per game. ^[1] Despite their contributions, the Royals would finish in third place with a record of 45 wins and 35 losses. In the playoffs, the Royals were on the verge of ending the Boston Celtics championship reign. The Royals won 2 of the first 3 games in a 5-game series. ^[2] Despite the commandling lead, the Celtics would win the next 2 games and eventually claim their 8th straight title. At the conclusion of the season, Les Harrison (who owned the team from its start in Rochester in 1945) sold the team to Max and Jeremy Jacobs. ^[3]

[edit] Offseason

[edit] NBA Draft

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season standings

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[edit] Season Schedule

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[edit] Player stats

Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average

[edit] Awards and Honors

[edit] References

• Royals on Basketball Reference