Don Gillis & The Celtics

[Maureen Carney]

NBA TV is running the 1966 NBA Finals Game 6 between the Celtics and Lakers as part of their NBA Hardwood Classics series. The game announcers are Don Gillis and Tommy Heinsohn. It will be playing at various times over the next few weeks. Given that Don Gillis died recently it serves as an introduction of his great abilities to anyone who didn't get to see him in action over the years. It's also interesting to watch a game without court signage from sponsors, mascots, dancers/cheerleaders and graphics festooning the screen.