AP WAS THERE: Celtics cap run with 11th title in 13 seasons

By The Associated Press

The Boston Celtics’ dynasty with Bill Russell finally comes to an end but in championship fashion with their 11th title in 13 seasons. Russell served as player-coach. Sam Jones planned to retire after the season to coach in college. The Celtics pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games and stopped the planned celebration with a 108-106 win as Don Nelson’s jumper in the final seconds wound up the winning margin. As part of its coverage of the NBA and its 75th season, The Associated Press is republishing verbatim the story on the Celtics capping their amazing run on May 5, 1969: