The 1960 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1959-60 season.
The tournament concluded with the Eastern Division champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Division champion St. Louis Hawks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.
This was the second straight and third overall NBA title for Boston, who got revenge for the Hawks' win over them in 1958.
This was the seventh playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning five of the first six meetings.
This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Hawks winning two of the first three meetings.