Boston Celtics is one of the most successful basketball teams playing in the National Basketball Association. It came into existence in 1946 with a headquarter based in Boston. With the home ground located at the TD Garden, Boston Celtics have won 17 NBA championships to tie with the Los Angeles Lakers. As a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division, Boston Celtics proceeded to snatch 8 NBA titles in a row between 1959 and 1966. Bill Russel was the most iconic player for the team who led the team to win 11 championships. Also, the Boston-based club has a notable rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers to produce thrilling contests.
In the current Regular Season (2022-23), Boston Celtics will share the court with Miami Heats on December 1 (Thursday) at 06:00 AM.
Boston Celtics lodged a fascinating victory against the Charlotte Hornets (140-105) in their previous fight on Tuesday. Here is the full schedule.
Name | Position | Jersey Number |
Malcolm Brogdon | PG | 13 |
Jaylen Brown | SG | 7 |
JD Davison | SG | 20 |
Danilo Gallinari | PF | 8 |
Blake Griffin | PF | 91 |
Sam Hauser | SF | 30 |
Al Horford | C | 42 |
Justin Jackson | SF | 44 |
Mfiondu Kabengele | C | 27 |
Luke Kornet | C | 40 |
Payton Pritchard | PG | 11 |
Marcus Smart | PG | 36 |
Jayson Tatum | SF | 0 |
Noah Vonleh | PF | 4 |
Derrick White | PG | 9 |
Grant Williams | PF | 12 |
Robert Williams III | C | 44 |
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Season | Division Finish | Conf. Finish | Record | Playoffs |
2012-13 | 3rd | 7th | 41-40 | Lost First Round |
2013-14 | 4th | 12th | 25-57 | Didn’t Qualify |
2014-15 | 2nd | 7th | 40-42 | Lost First Round |
2015-16 | 2nd | 5th | 48-34 | Lost First Round |
2016-17 | 1st | 1st | 53-29 | Lost Conf. Finals |
2017-18 | 2nd | 2nd | 55-27 | Lost Conf. Finals |
2018-19 | 3rd | 4th | 49-33 | Lost Conf. Semi-finals |
2019-20 | 2nd | 3rd | 48-24 | Lost Conf. Finals |
2020-21 | 4th | 7th | 36-36 | Lost First Round |
2021-22 | 1st | 2nd | 51-31 | Lost NBA Finals |
Incredibly, the Boston Celtics have won the NBA championship record 17 times. After its establishment in 1946, the team took 10 seasons to mark its first NBA title in 1956-57. In the next (1957-58) season, the Boston Celtics lost the NBA final against the Atlanta Hawks. However, the club made a remarkable comeback to clinch 8 NBA titles in a row from 1958-59 to 1965-66. Thereafter, Boston Celtics also thrashed the oppositions successfully in the finals in 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, and 2008. In the last NBA final in 2021-22, the Boston Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors.
Yes, Boston Celtics are the most successful NBA side along with the Golden State Warriors with 17 NBA titles to its name. It also recorded 8 consecutive wins between 1958-59 and 1965-66.
Boston Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden. It belongs to the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division of the NBA.
Along with Paul Peirce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett, Bill Russel was among the most iconic players who played for the side.
Till the 2021-22 season, one of the most successful teams Boston Celtics have won 17 NBA titles to tie with the Golden State Warriors.
The Celtics have a great rivalry with the eminent NBA team Los Angeles Lakers. Both sides demonstrated tough competition during the 1960s and 1980s.
Boston Celtics successfully gained its first-ever NBA title in the 1956-57 season when they outrun Atlanta Hawks in the final.
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