Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Jim Loscutoff played for the Boston Celtics from 1955 to 1964 and appeared in 7 NBA Finals, winning 7 championships. He was known as a tough, physical forward and a key defensive presence during the Celtics’ early dynasty years.
Here are the teams he faced in each NBA Finals:
Jim Loscutoff’s NBA Finals Opponents
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | St. Louis Hawks | Won (4–3) | First Celtics championship |
| 1958 | St. Louis Hawks | Missed due to injury | Celtics lost (2–4) |
| 1959 | Minneapolis Lakers | Won (4–0) | Celtics sweep |
| 1960 | St. Louis Hawks | Won (4–3) | |
| 1961 | St. Louis Hawks | Won (4–1) | |
| 1962 | Los Angeles Lakers | Won (4–3) | Game 7 OT classic |
| 1963 | Los Angeles Lakers | Won (4–2) | |
| 1964 | San Francisco Warriors | Won (4–1) | Final season before retirement |
Summary of Teams Faced
| Opponent | Finals Matchups | Record vs Team |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Hawks | 3 (1957, 1960, 1961)* | 3–0 (active participation) |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 1 (1959) | 1–0 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2 (1962, 1963) | 2–0 |
| San Francisco Warriors | 1 (1964) | 1–0 |
*Loscutoff did not play in the 1958 Finals due to injury.
Fun Fact: Loscutoff asked the Celtics not to retire his jersey number (#18) so another player could wear it. Instead, they honored him with a banner that simply says “LOSCY” — still hanging in the rafters at TD Garden.