Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a comprehensive table summarizing the Boston Celtics’ regular season performance and playoff outcomes for each season from their inception in 1946 through the 2024–25 NBA season:
| Season | W | L | Win% | Division Finish | Conference Finish | Playoffs Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | 22 | 38 | .367 | 5th (Eastern) | 9th (BAA) | Did not qualify |
| 1947–48 | 20 | 28 | .417 | 3rd (Eastern) | 7th (BAA) | Lost First Round |
| 1948–49 | 25 | 35 | .417 | 5th (Eastern) | 9th (BAA) | Did not qualify |
| 1949–50 | 22 | 46 | .324 | 6th (Eastern) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1950–51 | 39 | 30 | .565 | 2nd (Eastern) | 4th (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1951–52 | 39 | 27 | .591 | 2nd (Eastern) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1952–53 | 46 | 25 | .648 | 2nd (Eastern) | 2nd (NBA) | Lost Division Finals |
| 1953–54 | 42 | 30 | .583 | 2nd (Eastern) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1954–55 | 36 | 36 | .500 | 3rd (Eastern) | 6th (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1955–56 | 39 | 33 | .542 | 2nd (Eastern) | 4th (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1956–57 | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1957–58 | 49 | 23 | .681 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | Lost NBA Finals |
| 1958–59 | 52 | 20 | .722 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1959–60 | 59 | 16 | .787 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1960–61 | 57 | 22 | .722 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1961–62 | 60 | 20 | .750 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1962–63 | 58 | 22 | .725 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1963–64 | 59 | 21 | .738 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1964–65 | 62 | 18 | .775 | 1st (Eastern) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1965–66 | 54 | 26 | .675 | 2nd (Eastern) | 2nd (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1966–67 | 60 | 21 | .741 | 2nd (Eastern) | 2nd (NBA) | Lost Division Finals |
| 1967–68 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 2nd (Eastern) | 3rd (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1968–69 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 4th (Eastern) | 4th (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1969–70 | 34 | 48 | .415 | 5th (Eastern) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1970–71 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 6th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1971–72 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1st (Atlantic) | 2nd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1972–73 | 68 | 14 | .829 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1973–74 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1974–75 | 60 | 22 | .732 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1975–76 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1976–77 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 5th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1977–78 | 32 | 50 | .390 | 4th (Atlantic) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1978–79 | 29 | 53 | .354 | 4th (Atlantic) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1979–80 | 61 | 21 | .744 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1980–81 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1981–82 | 63 | 19 | .768 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1982–83 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1st (Atlantic) | 2nd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1983–84 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1984–85 | 63 | 19 | .768 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost NBA Finals |
| 1985–86 | 67 | 15 | .817 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1986–87 | 59 | 23 | .720 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost NBA Finals |
| 1987–88 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 1st (Atlantic) | 1st (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1988–89 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 6th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1989–90 | 52 | 30 | .634 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 4th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1990–91 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1st (Atlantic) | 2nd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1991–92 | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 4th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1992–93 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 5th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1993–94 | 32 | 50 | .390 | 4th (Atlantic) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1994–95 | 35 | 47 | .427 | 4th (Atlantic) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 | 33 | 49 | .402 | 5th (Atlantic) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1996–97 | 15 | 67 | .183 | 7th (Atlantic) | 15th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1997–98 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 5th (Atlantic) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1998–99* | 19 | 31 | .380 | 5th (Atlantic) | 11th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1999–00 | 35 | 47 | .427 | 5th (Atlantic) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2000–01 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 5th (Atlantic) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2001–02 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2nd (Atlantic) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2002–03 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 3rd |
This table provides a detailed overview of the Celtics’ performance each season, including their win-loss records and playoff outcomes.