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Here is the Boston Celtics 2010–11 Roster and Player Statistics:


Roster

NO PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
0 Avery Bradley PG 6-3 180 November 26, 1990 Texas
4 Nenad Krstić C 7-0 240 July 25, 1983  
4 Nate Robinson PG 5-9 180 May 31, 1984 Washington
5 Kevin Garnett PF 6-11 240 May 19, 1976  
7 Jermaine O’Neal C 6-11 226 October 13, 1978  
8 Marquis Daniels SF 6-6 200 January 7, 1981 Auburn
8 Jeff Green SF 6-8 235 August 28, 1986 Georgetown
9 Rajon Rondo PG 6-1 180 February 22, 1986 Kentucky
11 Glen Davis C 6-9 289 January 1, 1986 LSU
12 Von Wafer SG 6-5 210 July 21, 1985 Florida State
13 Delonte West PG 6-3 180 July 26, 1983 Saint Joseph’s
20 Ray Allen SG 6-5 205 July 20, 1975 UConn
30 Troy Murphy PF 6-11 245 May 2, 1980 Notre Dame
34 Paul Pierce SF 6-7 235 October 13, 1977 Kansas
36 Shaquille O’Neal C 7-1 325 March 6, 1972 LSU
43 Kendrick Perkins C 6-10 270 November 10, 1984  
45 Carlos Arroyo PG 6-2 202 July 30, 1979 Florida International University
55 Luke Harangody PF 6-8 246 January 2, 1988 Notre Dame
77 Sasha Pavlović SG 6-8 220 November 15, 1983  
86 Semih Erden C 7-0 240 July 28, 1986  
86 Chris Johnson C 6-11 210 July 15, 1985 LSU

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Pierce SF 33 80 80 34.7 18.9 5.4 3.3 1.0 0.6 2.1 12.8 6.3 .497 3.7 1.4 .374 5.6 4.8 .860
Ray Allen SG 35 80 80 36.1 16.5 3.4 2.7 1.0 0.2 1.5 12.2 6.0 .491 4.7 2.1 .444 2.7 2.4 .881
Kevin Garnett PF 34 71 71 31.3 14.9 8.9 2.4 1.3 0.8 1.6 11.6 6.1 .528 0.1 0.0 .200 3.1 2.6 .862
Glen Davis C 25 78 13 29.5 11.7 5.4 1.2 1.0 0.4 1.1 10.3 4.6 .448 0.2 0.0 .133 3.4 2.5 .736
Rajon Rondo PG 24 68 68 37.2 10.6 4.4 11.2 2.3 0.2 3.4 9.9 4.7 .475 0.6 0.1 .233 1.9 1.1 .568
Jeff Green SF 24 26 2 23.5 9.8 3.3 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.9 7.8 3.8 .485 1.0 0.3 .296 2.4 1.9 .794
Shaquille O’Neal C 38 37 36 20.3 9.2 4.8 0.7 0.4 1.1 1.5 5.4 3.6 .667 0.0 0.0   3.5 2.0 .557
Nenad Krstić C 27 24 20 23.0 9.1 5.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 6.1 3.3 .537 0.0 0.0   3.3 2.5 .750
Kendrick Perkins C 26 12 7 26.1 7.3 8.1 0.8 0.2 0.8 2.1 4.9 2.7 .542 0.0 0.0   3.3 1.9 .575
Nate Robinson PG 26 55 11 17.9 7.1 1.6 1.9 0.5 0.1 1.2 6.6 2.7 .404 3.5 1.1 .328 0.7 0.6 .825
Delonte West PG 27 24 2 18.9 5.6 1.5 2.7 0.8 0.4 1.3 5.0 2.3 .458 1.4 0.5 .364 0.6 0.5 .867
Marquis Daniels SF 30 49 0 19.1 5.5 2.3 1.3 0.8 0.4 0.8 4.7 2.3 .491 0.4 0.1 .190 1.2 0.8 .684
Jermaine O’Neal C 32 24 10 18.0 5.4 3.7 0.5 0.1 1.3 1.1 4.5 2.1 .459 0.0 0.0 .000 1.8 1.2 .674
Semih Erden C 24 37 7 14.4 4.1 2.9 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.9 2.6 1.6 .598 0.0 0.0   1.5 0.9 .630
Von Wafer SG 25 58 2 9.5 3.2 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.3 2.7 1.2 .421 1.2 0.3 .269 0.7 0.6 .842
Troy Murphy PF 30 17 0 10.5 2.6 2.2 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.4 2.2 0.9 .421 0.6 0.1 .100 0.8 0.6 .846
Carlos Arroyo PG 31 15 1 12.7 2.4 1.5 1.7 0.5 0.0 1.1 2.3 0.7 .314 0.3 0.2 .600 0.8 0.7 .917
Luke Harangody PF 23 28 0 8.6 2.3 2.0 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.2 2.5 1.0 .394 0.4 0.1 .200 0.3 0.2 .625
Sasha Pavlović SG 27 17 0 8.8 1.8 0.8 0.2 0.3 0.0 0.4 1.5 0.7 .462 0.6 0.3 .500 0.3 0.1 .400
Avery Bradley PG 20 31 0 5.2 1.7 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.0 0.5 2.2 0.7 .343 0.2 0.0 .000 0.4 0.2 .500
Chris Johnson C 25 4 0 8.0 1.5 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.5 .667 0.0 0.0   0.5 0.5 1.000
Team Totals     82 82 241.2 96.5 38.8 23.4 8.2 4.2 14.6 75.8 36.9 .486 13.6 5.0 .365 23.1 17.8 .770

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Pierce SF 33 9 9 38.1 20.8 5.0 2.8 1.3 0.4 2.7 16.4 7.6 .459 5.2 2.3 .447 3.8 3.3 .882
Ray Allen SG 35 9 9 40.1 18.9 3.8 2.4 1.2 0.1 1.1 12.1 6.3 .523 6.2 3.6 .571 2.8 2.7 .960
Kevin Garnett PF 34 9 9 36.4 14.9 10.9 2.6 1.9 1.0 2.1 14.1 6.2 .441 0.1 0.0 .000 3.2 2.4 .759
Rajon Rondo PG 24 9 9 38.3 14.0 5.4 9.6 1.1 0.0 3.7 11.9 5.7 .477 0.3 0.0 .000 4.2 2.7 .632
Jeff Green SF 24 9 0 19.2 7.3 2.7 0.2 0.6 0.4 1.3 5.9 2.6 .434 1.8 0.8 .438 2.0 1.4 .722
Delonte West PG 27 9 0 18.9 6.6 1.9 1.3 0.6 0.0 1.3 5.2 2.4 .468 2.1 0.8 .368 1.1 0.9 .800
Jermaine O’Neal C 32 9 9 21.9 5.8 4.2 0.9 0.2 1.8 0.9 4.8 2.3 .488 0.0 0.0   1.2 1.1 .909
Glen Davis C 25 9 0 21.2 4.9 3.6 0.9 0.3 0.0 1.0 5.1 2.0 .391 0.1 0.0 .000 1.2 0.9 .727
Nenad Krstić C 27 7 0 8.0 1.7 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.6 0.4 1.1 0.7 .625 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.3 .667
Shaquille O’Neal C 38 2 0 6.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.5 .500 0.0 0.0   1.0 0.0 .000
Troy Murphy PF 30 1 0 3.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Von Wafer SG 25 3 0 1.7 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 .000 0.3 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     9 9 242.8 94.7 39.0 21.0 7.3 4.2 15.7 76.9 35.8 .465 16.0 7.4 .465 20.1 15.7 .779

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Pierce SF 33 80 80 2774 19.6 5.6 3.4 1.0 0.7 2.2 13.3 6.6 .497 3.9 1.4 .374 5.8 5.0 .860
Kevin Garnett PF 34 71 71 2220 17.1 10.2 2.8 1.5 0.9 1.9 13.3 7.0 .528 0.1 0.0 .200 3.5 3.0 .862
Ray Allen SG 35 80 80 2890 16.5 3.4 2.7 1.0 0.2 1.5 12.2 6.0 .491 4.7 2.1 .444 2.7 2.4 .881
Shaquille O’Neal C 38 37 36 752 16.3 8.5 1.2 0.8 2.0 2.7 9.6 6.4 .667 0.0 0.0   6.3 3.5 .557
Kevin Garnett PF 34 71 71 2220 17.1 10.2 2.8 1.5 0.9 1.9 13.3 7.0 .528 0.1 0.0 .200 3.5 3.0 .862
Jeff Green SF 24 26 2 612 14.9 5.1 1.1 0.8 0.9 1.4 11.9 5.8 .485 1.6 0.5 .296 3.7 2.9 .794
Glen Davis C 25 78 13 2298 14.3 6.7 1.4 1.2 0.5 1.3 12.5 5.6 .448 0.2 0.0 .133 4.2 3.1 .736
Nate Robinson PG 26 55 11 983 14.2 3.3 3.8 1.1 0.1 2.4 13.2 5.3 .404 7.0 2.3 .328 1.5 1.2 .825
Nenad Krstić C 27 24 20 553 14.2 8.3 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.5 9.6 5.1 .537 0.0 0.0   5.2 3.9 .750
Von Wafer SG 25 58 2 553 12.0 3.2 2.3 1.2 0.3 1.3 10.4 4.4 .421 4.4 1.2 .269 2.5 2.1 .842
Avery Bradley PG 20 31 0 162 11.6 3.8 2.7 2.0 0.0 3.6 14.9 5.1 .343 1.1 0.0 .000 2.7 1.3 .500
Jermaine O’Neal C 32 24 10 431 10.8 7.4 1.0 0.2 2.5 2.3 9.1 4.2 .459 0.1 0.0 .000 3.6 2.4 .674
Delonte West PG 27 24 2 453 10.7 2.9 5.1 1.6 0.8 2.4 9.5 4.4 .458 2.6 1.0 .364 1.2 1.0 .867
Marquis Daniels SF 30 49 0 938 10.4 4.3 2.5 1.5 0.8 1.5 8.9 4.4 .491 0.8 0.2 .190 2.2 1.5 .684
Rajon Rondo PG 24 68 68 2527 10.3 4.2 10.8 2.2 0.2 3.3 9.5 4.5 .475 0.6 0.1 .233 1.9 1.1 .568
Semih Erden C 24 37 7 531 10.2 7.3 1.3 0.9 1.4 2.2 6.6 3.9 .598 0.0 0.0   3.7 2.3 .630
Kendrick Perkins C 26 12 7 313 10.0 11.2 1.2 0.2 1.2 2.9 6.8 3.7 .542 0.0 0.0   4.6 2.6 .575
Luke Harangody PF 23 28 0 241 9.4 8.2 1.5 0.6 1.0 0.7 10.6 4.2 .394 1.5 0.3 .200 1.2 0.7 .625
Troy Murphy PF 30 17 0 178 8.9 7.7 1.2 1.6 0.2 1.4 7.7 3.2 .421 2.0 0.2 .100 2.6 2.2 .846
Sasha Pavlović SG 27 17 0 149 7.5 3.4 0.7 1.2 0.0 1.4 6.3 2.9 .462 2.4 1.2 .500 1.2 0.5 .400
Carlos Arroyo PG 31 15 1 190 6.8 4.4 4.7 1.3 0.0 3.2 6.6 2.1 .314 0.9 0.6 .600 2.3 2.1 .917
Chris Johnson C 25 4 0 32 6.8 5.6 1.1 0.0 3.4 2.3 3.4 2.3 .667 0.0 0.0   2.3 2.3 1.000

Playoff Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Pierce SF 33 9 9 343 19.6 4.7 2.6 1.3 0.4 2.5 15.5 7.1 .459 4.9 2.2 .447 3.6 3.1 .882
Ray Allen SG 35 9 9 361 17.0 3.4 2.2 1.1 0.1 1.0 10.9 5.7 .523 5.6 3.2 .571 2.5 2.4 .960
Kevin Garnett PF 34 9 9 328 14.7 10.8 2.5 1.9 1.0 2.1 13.9 6.1 .441 0.1 0.0 .000 3.2 2.4 .759
Jeff Green SF 24 9 0 173 13.7 5.0 0.4 1.0 0.8 2.5 11.0 4.8 .434 3.3 1.5 .438 3.7 2.7 .722
Rajon Rondo PG 24 9 9 345 13.1 5.1 9.0 1.0 0.0 3.4 11.2 5.3 .477 0.3 0.0 .000 4.0 2.5 .632
Delonte West PG 27 9 0 170 12.5 3.6 2.5 1.1 0.0 2.5 10.0 4.7 .468 4.0 1.5 .368 2.1 1.7 .800
Jermaine O’Neal C 32 9 9 197 9.5 6.9 1.5 0.4 2.9 1.5 7.9 3.8 .488 0.0 0.0   2.0 1.8 .909
Glen Davis C 25 9 0 191 8.3 6.0 1.5 0.6 0.0 1.7 8.7 3.4 .391 0.2 0.0 .000 2.1 1.5 .727
Nenad Krstić C 27 7 0 56 7.7 7.7 1.3 0.0 2.6 1.9 5.1 3.2 .625 0.0 0.0   1.9 1.3 .667
Shaquille O’Neal C 38 2 0 12 6.0 0.0 3.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 3.0 .500 0.0 0.0   6.0 0.0 .000
Von Wafer SG 25 3 0 5 0.0 7.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 14.4 0.0 .000 7.2 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Troy Murphy PF 30 1 0 3 0.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Pierce SF 33 80 80 2774 1511 430 260 80 51 171 1021 507 .497 297 111 .374 449 386 .860
Ray Allen SG 35 80 80 2890 1321 274 219 77 16 117 978 480 .491 378 168 .444 219 193 .881
Kevin Garnett PF 34 71 71 2220 1056 631 171 95 57 115 822 434 .528 5 1 .200 217 187 .862
Glen Davis C 25 78 13 2298 915 425 92 78 30 85 801 359 .448 15 2 .133 265 195 .736
Rajon Rondo PG 24 68 68 2527 721 297 760 153 11 234 670 318 .475 43 10 .233 132 75 .568
Nate Robinson PG 26 55 11 983 388 89 105 29 4 66 361 146 .404 192 63 .328 40 33 .825
Shaquille O’Neal C 38 37 36 752 341 178 26 16 42 56 201 134 .667 0 0   131 73 .557
Marquis Daniels SF 30 49 0 938 271 113 64 39 22 38 232 114 .491 21 4 .190 57 39 .684
Jeff Green SF 24 26 2 612 254 86 19 13 16 23 202 98 .485 27 8 .296 63 50 .794
Nenad Krstić C 27 24 20 553 218 128 8 8 8 23 147 79 .537 0 0   80 60 .750
Von Wafer SG 25 58 2 553 184 49 35 18 5 20 159 67 .421 67 18 .269 38 32 .842
Semih Erden C 24 37 7 531 150 107 19 13 21 32 97 58 .598 0 0   54 34 .630
Delonte West PG 27 24 2 453 135 37 64 20 10 30 120 55 .458 33 12 .364 15 13 .867
Jermaine O’Neal C 32 24 10 431 129 88 12 2 30 27 109 50 .459 1 0 .000 43 29 .674
Kendrick Perkins C 26 12 7 313 87 97 10 2 10 25 59 32 .542 0 0   40 23 .575
Luke Harangody PF 23 28 0 241 63 55 10 4 7 5 71 28 .394 10 2 .200 8 5 .625
Avery Bradley PG 20 31 0 162 52 17 12 9 0 16 67 23 .343 5 0 .000 12 6 .500
Troy Murphy PF 30 17 0 178 44 38 6 8 1 7 38 16 .421 10 1 .100 13 11 .846
Carlos Arroyo PG 31 15 1 190 36 23 25 7 0 17 35 11 .314 5 3 .600 12 11 .917
Sasha Pavlović SG 27 17 0 149 31 14 3 5 0 6 26 12 .462 10 5 .500 5 2 .400
Chris Johnson C 25 4 0 32 6 5 1 0 3 2 3 2 .667 0 0   2 2 1.000
Team Totals     82 82 19780 7913 3181 1921 676 344 1115 6219 3023 .486 1119 408 .365 1895 1459 .770

Playoff Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Paul Pierce SF 33 9 9 343 187 45 25 12 4 24 148 68 .459 47 21 .447 34 30 .882
Ray Allen SG 35 9 9 361 170 34 22 11 1 10 109 57 .523 56 32 .571 25 24 .960
Kevin Garnett PF 34 9 9 328 134 98 23 17 9 19 127 56 .441 1 0 .000 29 22 .759
Rajon Rondo PG 24 9 9 345 126 49 86 10 0 33 107 51 .477 3 0 .000 38 24 .632
Jeff Green SF 24 9 0 173 66 24 2 5 4 12 53 23 .434 16 7 .438 18 13 .722
Delonte West PG 27 9 0 170 59 17 12 5 0 12 47 22 .468 19 7 .368 10 8 .800
Jermaine O’Neal C 32 9 9 197 52 38 8 2 16 8 43 21 .488 0 0   11 10 .909
Glen Davis C 25 9 0 191 44 32 8 3 0 9 46 18 .391 1 0 .000 11 8 .727
Nenad Krstić C 27 7 0 56 12 12 2 0 4 3 8 5 .625 0 0   3 2 .667
Shaquille O’Neal C 38 2 0 12 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 .500 0 0   2 0 .000
Von Wafer SG 25 3 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 1 0 .000 0 0  
Troy Murphy PF 30 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     9 9 2184 852 351 189 66 38 130 692 322 .465 144 67 .465 181 141 .779

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Rajon Rondo Starter/Star 37.2 High 10.6 4.4 11.2 2.5 75.50 Floor general of the offense, Rondo dictated tempo through elite playmaking and led the league in assists while also creating turnovers at a high rate. His passing often unlocked Boston’s veteran core, and his defensive activity remained a major part of the team’s identity. (Wikipedia) All-Star 2011, All-Defensive First Team 2011, MVP 10th, DPOY 5th
Paul Pierce Starter/Star 34.7 High 18.9 5.4 3.3 1.6 76.03 Primary half-court scorer and late-game shot creator, Pierce balanced perimeter scoring with physical drives and efficient foul drawing. Even as Boston’s veteran leader, he remained the club’s most dependable isolation option. (Wikipedia) All-Star 2011
Kevin Garnett Starter/Star 31.3 High 14.9 8.9 2.4 2.1 74.18 Defensive anchor first and foremost, Garnett controlled coverages, protected the paint, and directed teammates on every possession. His mid-range game and passing complemented a team built around experience and execution. (NBA.com) All-Star 2011, All-Defensive First Team 2011, DPOY 2nd
Ray Allen Starter/Star 36.1 High 16.5 3.4 2.7 1.2 62.83 Constant off-ball movement defined Allen’s season as defenders chased him through screens all night. His elite three-point accuracy stretched defenses and created space for Boston’s creators. (Wikipedia) All-Star 2011
Glen Davis Key Contributor 29.5 Medium 11.7 5.4 1.2 1.4 45.74 Functioning as Boston’s top reserve, Davis supplied interior scoring and toughness while frequently closing games. His ability to absorb frontcourt minutes helped stabilize an aging roster. (Basketball Reference) 6MOY 4th
Jeff Green Key Contributor 23.5 Medium 9.8 3.3 0.7 1.1 34.42 Athletic wing depth was his main contribution after arriving midseason. Green added transition scoring, positional versatility, and another option on the perimeter without requiring heavy offensive volume. (Wikipedia)
Kendrick Perkins Key Contributor 26.1 Medium 7.3 8.1 0.8 1.0 39.40 Physical interior presence who focused on screens, rebounding, and paint defense. His limited offensive role allowed him to concentrate on doing the dirty work around the basket. (Wikipedia)
Nenad Krstić Key Contributor 23.0 Medium 9.1 5.3 0.3 0.6 35.11 More finesse-oriented than Boston’s other centers, Krstić supplied efficient finishing and reliable mid-range touch. His offensive skill set gave the frontcourt a different look after the trade deadline. (Wikipedia)
Shaquille O’Neal Key Contributor 20.3 Medium 9.2 4.8 0.7 1.5 37.00 Although far removed from his prime, O’Neal still generated efficient offense on deep post touches and remained a difficult matchup around the rim when healthy. (Wikipedia)
Nate Robinson Key Contributor 17.9 Medium 7.1 1.6 1.9 0.6 25.41 Instant-offense guard who brought pace and shot creation off the bench. His aggressive style occasionally changed the energy of second-unit stretches. (Basketball Reference)
Jermaine O’Neal Key Contributor 18.0 Medium 5.4 3.7 0.5 1.4 25.41 Veteran big man whose value came mostly from interior defense and rim protection. Injuries limited his availability, but he still provided size and experience when active. (Wikipedia)
Delonte West Bench 18.9 Low 5.6 1.5 2.7 1.2 22.00 Combo guard who helped organize bench units while providing secondary ball-handling. His defensive competitiveness often outweighed his modest scoring totals. (Wikipedia)
Marquis Daniels Bench 19.1 Low 5.5 2.3 1.3 1.2 20.60 Versatile reserve wing who filled gaps across multiple positions. Daniels contributed defense, cutting, and connective passing rather than high-volume scoring. (Wikipedia)
Semih Erden Bench 14.4 Low 4.1 2.9 0.5 1.0 17.00 Energy center whose role centered on finishing around the basket and battling on the glass. His activity level helped compensate for limited offensive polish. (Basketball Reference)
Von Wafer Bench 9.5 Low 3.2 0.8 0.6 0.4 10.00 Scoring-minded reserve who looked to attack quickly whenever opportunities appeared. Most of his value came from providing occasional offensive bursts in short minutes. (Basketball Reference)
Troy Murphy Bench 10.5 Low 2.6 2.2 0.4 0.6 11.60 Stretch-forward option who offered rebounding and floor spacing, though his role remained limited within Boston’s veteran rotation. (Wikipedia)
Carlos Arroyo Bench 12.7 Low 2.4 1.5 1.7 0.5 12.20 Steady ball-handler whose primary job was keeping the offense organized during backup point guard minutes. He emphasized control over volume scoring. (Wikipedia)
Luke Harangody Bench 8.6 Low 2.3 2.0 0.4 0.4 10.20 Rookie forward who relied on hustle plays, rebounding effort, and physicality around the paint in limited appearances. (Wikipedia)
Avery Bradley Bench 5.2 Low 1.7 0.5 0.4 0.3 5.80 Young guard still developing his offensive game, but flashes of perimeter defense hinted at the role he would later grow into. (Wikipedia)
Chris Johnson Bench 8.0 Low 1.5 1.3 0.3 0.8 7.80 Short-term frontcourt depth piece who focused on rim protection and finishing simple opportunities near the basket. (Basketball Reference)
Sasha Pavlović Bench 8.8 Low 1.8 0.8 0.2 0.3 6.20 Low-usage wing whose responsibilities centered on floor spacing and defensive positioning within limited reserve minutes. (Wikipedia)
TEAM TOTALS 241.2 96.5 38.8 23.4 12.4 Boston finished 56-26, won the Atlantic Division, and leaned on veteran leadership, elite passing, efficient shooting, and a top-tier defensive structure built around Rondo and Garnett. (Wikipedia) Atlantic Division Champions 2011

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Paul Pierce Starter/Star 38.1 High 20.8 5.0 2.8 1.7 79.99 Primary scoring wing throughout Boston’s playoff run, Pierce carried a heavy shot-creation burden and mixed perimeter shooting with physical drives. His 20.8 points per game led the club, and many of his biggest moments came in late-clock situations when the offense needed a bailout option.
Kevin Garnett Starter/Star 36.4 High 14.9 10.9 2.6 2.9 80.26 Defensive quarterback and emotional leader, Garnett still looked like the backbone of Boston’s scheme. He controlled the glass, protected the rim, and provided reliable mid-range scoring while averaging nearly 11 rebounds and almost 3 combined steals and blocks.
Rajon Rondo Starter/Star 38.3 High 14.0 5.4 9.6 1.1 79.46 Ball-dominant creator who orchestrated nearly every possession, Rondo pushed tempo, generated quality looks for teammates, and consistently pressured defenses off the dribble. His near double-digit assist average reflected how much the offense flowed through him.
Ray Allen Starter/Star 40.1 High 18.9 3.8 2.4 1.3 69.17 Elite movement shooter at this stage of his career, Allen stretched defenses to their breaking point with remarkable efficiency. He buried 57.1% of his threes during the postseason and remained Boston’s most dangerous floor spacer.
Jeff Green Key Contributor 19.2 Medium 7.3 2.7 0.2 1.0 25.41 Athletic reserve forward who supplied energy, transition scoring, and lineup flexibility after arriving late in the season. His ability to defend multiple positions gave Boston useful matchup options off the bench.
Jermaine O’Neal Key Contributor 21.9 Medium 5.8 4.2 0.9 2.0 29.11 Interior defender first and foremost, O’Neal provided shot-blocking and physicality around the basket. While his offensive role stayed limited, his rim protection helped stabilize second-unit lineups.
Glen Davis Key Contributor 21.2 Medium 4.9 3.6 0.9 0.3 22.41 Physical frontcourt reserve whose value came from toughness and interior scoring. Davis handled difficult minutes against opposing second units and gave Boston another body capable of battling inside.
Delonte West Bench 18.9 Low 6.6 1.9 1.3 0.6 20.80 Combo guard who brought steady ball-handling and perimeter defense off the bench. His willingness to move without the ball helped him fit alongside Boston’s veteran stars.
Nenad Krstić Bench 8.0 Low 1.7 1.7 0.3 0.6 8.60 Skilled offensive center whose playoff role shrank considerably after the trade deadline acquisition. He offered efficient finishing and touch around the basket when called upon.
Shaquille O’Neal Bench 6.0 Low 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 4.00 Limited by injuries during the postseason, O’Neal appeared briefly and was unable to make the type of interior impact Boston had hoped for when it signed the veteran center.
Troy Murphy Bench 3.0 Low 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Stretch-four depth option whose postseason involvement was extremely limited. His primary role was providing insurance and spacing when needed.
Von Wafer Bench 1.7 Low 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.60 End-of-rotation scorer who saw only brief postseason action. Opportunities were scarce on a veteran roster built around established playoff contributors.
TEAM TOTALS 242.8 94.7 39.0 21.0 11.5 Boston’s playoff identity revolved around veteran execution, half-court defense, and the Rondo-Garnett-Pierce core. The Celtics reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ranking among the postseason’s stronger defensive teams while relying heavily on experience and ball movement. Eastern Conference Semifinalist 2011