On January 18, 1958, the Boston Celtics and the St. Louis Hawks played a thrilling NBA game that went into double overtime. The game was held at the Boston Garden and was attended by a packed house of enthusiastic fans.
The Celtics were led by their legendary center, Bill Russell, who had an outstanding performance, scoring 32 points and grabbing 40 rebounds. The Hawks, on the other hand, were led by their star forward, Bob Pettit, who scored 37 points and grabbed 23 rebounds.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads throughout regulation. At the end of the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 103-103, sending the game into overtime.
In the first overtime, both teams continued to play at a high level, but neither could pull ahead. The score remained tied at 113-113, forcing a second overtime.
In the second overtime, the Celtics finally managed to take control of the game. Led by Russell's dominant performance, they outscored the Hawks 12-6 in the final period, securing a hard-fought 125-119 victory.
The game was notable not only for its excitement and intensity but also for the performances of Russell and Pettit. Russell's 40 rebounds set a new NBA record for most rebounds in a single game, a record that would stand for more than two decades. Pettit's 37 points were also impressive, especially considering the defensive prowess of the Celtics.
The Celtics-Hawks double-overtime thriller remains one of the most memorable games in NBA history and a testament to the incredible talent and competitiveness of the players involved. It is a game that will always be remembered by basketball fans around the world.
