The 2017-18 Boston Celtics season was marked by significant roster changes and unexpected success. The team acquired All-Star guard Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers, which was a pivotal move in their offseason. They also signed free agent Gordon Hayward, but his season was cut short after suffering a severe injury just five minutes into the opening game.
Despite Hayward’s absence, the Celtics showed resilience. Under head coach Brad Stevens, the team focused on a strong defensive system and balanced offensive play. Kyrie Irving led the team with an average of 24.4 points per game before a knee injury in March sidelined him for the remainder of the season, including the playoffs.
Rookie Jayson Tatum emerged as a key player, contributing significantly during the regular season and the playoffs. The Celtics finished the regular season with a 55-27 record, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. In the playoffs, the team defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals despite missing their two star players.
In the Conference Finals, the Celtics pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to a seven-game series but ultimately fell short. The young core, including Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Terry Rozier, gained valuable experience, setting the stage for future success. The 2017-18 season demonstrated the team’s depth and potential, laying a strong foundation for the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 55-27
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-3, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Eastern Conference Finals: 3-4
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 2017-18 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kyrie Irving | 60 | 24.4 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 40.8 | |||||||
| Jaylen Brown | 70 | 14.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 39.5 | 18 | 18.0 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 39.3 |
| Jayson Tatum | 80 | 13.9 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 43.4 | 19 | 18.5 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 32.4 |
| Marcus Morris | 54 | 13.6 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 36.8 | 19 | 12.4 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 41.7 |
| Al Horford | 72 | 12.9 | 7.4 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 42.9 | 19 | 15.7 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 34.9 |
| Terry Rozier | 80 | 11.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 38.1 | 19 | 16.5 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 34.7 |
| Greg Monroe | 26 | 10.2 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 11 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Marcus Smart | 54 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 30.1 | 15 | 9.8 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 22.1 |
| Jonathan Gibson | 4 | 8.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Aron Baynes | 81 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 14.3 | 19 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 47.8 |
| Daniel Theis | 63 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 31.0 | |||||||
| Shane Larkin | 54 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 11 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| Abdel Nader | 48 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 35.4 | 11 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jabari Bird | 13 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 42.9 | |||||||
| Semi Ojeleye | 73 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.0 | 17 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 33 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 12 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gordon Hayward | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kadeem Allen | 18 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jarell Eddie | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Xavier Silas | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Boston Celtics in the 2018 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a thrilling seven-game series. Despite being without star player Kyrie Irving due to injury, the Celtics showcased their depth and resilience, with standout performances from young talents like Jayson Tatum and Terry Rozier. Boston ultimately triumphed, advancing to the next round after a decisive Game 7 victory at TD Garden.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-107 | |
| Apr 17, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 120-106 | |
| Apr 20, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-92 | |
| Apr 22, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-102 | |
| Apr 24, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-87 | |
| Apr 26, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-86 | |
| Apr 28, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-96 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics showcased remarkable resilience in the second round by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in five games. Despite being without their star players Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward due to injuries, the Celtics relied on the emerging talents of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Terry Rozier, alongside the veteran leadership of Al Horford, to outmaneuver the 76ers. Their well-rounded team effort and strategic coaching from Brad Stevens highlighted their depth and adaptability, propelling them to the Eastern Conference Finals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-101 | |
| May 03, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-103 | |
| May 05, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-98 | |
| May 07, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-92 | |
| May 09, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-112 |
2018 Conference Championship vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics made an impressive run to the Eastern Conference Finals despite missing key players like Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward due to injuries. Led by rising stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and a rejuvenated Al Horford, the Celtics pushed LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to a thrilling seven-game series. Ultimately, Boston fell short in Game 7, but their young core showcased immense potential and resilience throughout the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-83 | |
| May 15, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-94 | |
| May 19, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-86 | |
| May 21, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-102 | |
| May 23, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-83 | |
| May 25, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-99 | |
| May 27, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 87-79 |
Boston Celtics 2017-18 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2017-18 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-99 | |
| Oct 18, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-100 | |
| Oct 20, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-92 | |
| Oct 24, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 110-89 | |
| Oct 26, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-89 | |
| Oct 28, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | W 96-90 | |
| Oct 30, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 108-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 113-86 | |
| Nov 03, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 101-94 | |
| Nov 05, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | W 104-88 | |
| Nov 06, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 110-107 | |
| Nov 08, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-96 | |
| Nov 10, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 90-87 | |
| Nov 12, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 95-94 | |
| Nov 14, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 109-102 | |
| Nov 16, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 92-88 | |
| Nov 18, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 110-99 | |
| Nov 20, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 110-102 | |
| Nov 22, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 24, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 118-103 | |
| Nov 25, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 108-98 | |
| Nov 27, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 118-108 | |
| Nov 30, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-97 | |
| Dec 02, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-111 | |
| Dec 04, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-100 | |
| Dec 06, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 97-90 | |
| Dec 08, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-102 | |
| Dec 10, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 91-81 | |
| Dec 11, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-85 | |
| Dec 13, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 124-118 | |
| Dec 15, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 107-95 | |
| Dec 16, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 102-93 | |
| Dec 18, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 112-111 | |
| Dec 20, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | L 90-89 | |
| Dec 21, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-93 | |
| Dec 23, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 117-92 | |
| Dec 25, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 111-103 | |
| Dec 27, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 102-91 | |
| Dec 28, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 99-98 | |
| Dec 31, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 108-105 | |
| Jan 03, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-88 | |
| Jan 05, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 91-84 | |
| Jan 06, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 87-85 | |
| Jan 11, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-103 | |
| Jan 16, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 116-113 | |
| Jan 18, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-80 | |
| Jan 21, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 103-95 | |
| Jan 23, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-107 | |
| Jan 24, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 113-102 | |
| Jan 27, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-105 | |
| Jan 29, 2018 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 111-110 | |
| Jan 31, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 103-73 | |
| Feb 02, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 119-110 | |
| Feb 04, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-96 | |
| Feb 06, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 111-91 | |
| Feb 08, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | W 110-104 | |
| Feb 09, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 97-91 | |
| Feb 11, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-99 | |
| Feb 14, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 129-119 | |
| Feb 23, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-98 | |
| Feb 24, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 121-112 | |
| Feb 26, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 109-98 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 134-106 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 123-120 | |
| Mar 05, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 105-89 | |
| Mar 08, 2018 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-109 | |
| Mar 11, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 99-97 | |
| Mar 14, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 125-124 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | W 92-83 | |
| Mar 18, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 108-89 | |
| Mar 20, 2018 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 100-99 | |
| Mar 23, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-100 | |
| Mar 25, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 104-93 | |
| Mar 26, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 102-94 | |
| Mar 28, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | W 97-94 | |
| Mar 31, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 110-99 | |
| Apr 03, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-102 | |
| Apr 04, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-78 | |
| Apr 06, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 111-104 | |
| Apr 08, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 112-106 | |
| Apr 10, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 113-101 | |
| Apr 11, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 110-97 |