The 2023-24 Boston Celtics season was one of the best seasons ever for the Celtics franchise. With the formidable core duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and other key players of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White, the Celtics were simply put the best team in the NBA all season. The success continued with a dominant run through the NBA Playoffs culminating in an NBA Championship. The 2023-24 Celtics dominated the regular season with a 64-19 record, then flew through the playoffs with an overall 16-3 record.
- Regular Season Record: 64-19
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Eastern Conference Finals: 4-0, NBA Finals: 4-1
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 2023-24 Season
POINTS
Jayson Tatum
26.9
REBOUNDS
Jayson Tatum
8.1
ASSISTS
Derrick White
5.2
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 37.6 | 19 | 25.0 | 9.7 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 28.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 70 | 23.0 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 35.4 | 19 | 23.9 | 5.9 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 32.7 |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 57 | 20.1 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 37.5 | 7 | 12.3 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 34.5 |
| Derrick White | 73 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 39.6 | 19 | 16.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 40.4 |
| Jrue Holiday | 69 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 42.9 | 19 | 13.2 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 40.2 |
| Payton Pritchard | 82 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.5 | 19 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 38.3 |
| Sam Hauser | 79 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 42.4 | 19 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 38.0 |
| Al Horford | 65 | 8.6 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 41.9 | 19 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 36.8 |
| Neemias Queta | 28 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Luke Kornet | 63 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 100.0 | 13 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | 20 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 28.6 | 8 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100.0 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 41 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 38.9 | 8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| Drew Peterson | 3 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 60.0 | |||||||
| Oshae Brissett | 55 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 27.3 | 10 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 100.0 |
| Lamar Stevens | 19 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 37.5 | |||||||
| Dalano Banton | 24 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Jaden Springer | 17 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 18.2 | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| JD Davison | 8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 42.9 | |||||||
| Jordan Walsh | 9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 22.2 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics blew through the Miami Heat in the opening round. Despite a loss in game 2, the Celtics were dominant, winning the series in five games.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | W 114-94 | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | L 111-101 | |
| Apr 27, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-84 | |
| Apr 29, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | W 102-88 | |
| May 01, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | W 118-84 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Similar to round 1, the Boston Celtics beat their round 2 opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2024 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-95 | |
| May 09, 2024 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-94 | |
| May 11, 2024 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-93 | |
| May 13, 2024 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-102 | |
| May 15, 2024 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-98 |
2024 Conference Championship vs. Indiana Pacers
If the Boston Celtics had any doubters in the Eastern Conference, those were gone quickly in the Eastern Conference Finals when the Celtics dispatched the Indiana Pacers in a four game sweep. Brown's 40-point game performance in game 2 was notable.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 133-128 | |
| May 23, 2024 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 126-110 | |
| May 25, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 114-111 | |
| May 27, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 105-102 |
2024 NBA Finals vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Celtics completed the dominant season with a five-game series win over the Dallas Mavericks. Jaylen Brown was named NBA Finals MVP.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-89 | |
| Jun 09, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 105-98 | |
| Jun 12, 2024 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 106-99 | |
| Jun 14, 2024 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 122-84 | |
| Jun 17, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-88 |
Boston Celtics 2023-24 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2023-24 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-104 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 119-111 | |
| Oct 30, 2023 | @ Washington Wizards | W 126-107 | |
| Nov 01, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 155-104 | |
| Nov 04, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 124-114 | |
| Nov 06, 2023 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 114-109 | |
| Nov 08, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-103 | |
| Nov 10, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets (NBA Cup) | W 121-107 | |
| Nov 11, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 117-94 | |
| Nov 13, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | W 114-98 | |
| Nov 15, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-107 | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | @ Toronto Raptors (NBA Cup) | W 108-105 | |
| Nov 19, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 102-100 | |
| Nov 20, 2023 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 121-118 | |
| Nov 22, 2023 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 119-116 | |
| Nov 24, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic (NBA Cup) | L 113-96 | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 113-103 | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | vs. Chicago Bulls (NBA Cup) | W 124-97 | |
| Dec 01, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-119 | |
| Dec 04, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers (NBA Cup) | L 122-112 | |
| Dec 08, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | W 133-123 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-113 | |
| Dec 14, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-107 | |
| Dec 15, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 128-111 | |
| Dec 17, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 114-97 | |
| Dec 19, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 132-126 | |
| Dec 20, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 144-119 | |
| Dec 23, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 145-108 | |
| Dec 25, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 126-115 | |
| Dec 28, 2023 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-122 | |
| Dec 29, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 120-118 | |
| Dec 31, 2023 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 134-101 | |
| Jan 02, 2024 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 127-123 | |
| Jan 05, 2024 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 126-97 | |
| Jan 06, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 118-101 | |
| Jan 08, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 133-131 | |
| Jan 10, 2024 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 127-120 | |
| Jan 11, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 135-102 | |
| Jan 13, 2024 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 145-113 | |
| Jan 15, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 105-96 | |
| Jan 17, 2024 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 117-98 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 102-100 | |
| Jan 21, 2024 | @ Houston Rockets | W 116-107 | |
| Jan 22, 2024 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 119-110 | |
| Jan 25, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | W 143-110 | |
| Jan 27, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 115-96 | |
| Jan 29, 2024 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-112 | |
| Jan 30, 2024 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 129-124 | |
| Feb 01, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-105 | |
| Feb 04, 2024 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 131-91 | |
| Feb 07, 2024 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 125-117 | |
| Feb 09, 2024 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 133-129 | |
| Feb 11, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | W 110-106 | |
| Feb 13, 2024 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 118-110 | |
| Feb 14, 2024 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 136-86 | |
| Feb 22, 2024 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 129-112 | |
| Feb 24, 2024 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-102 | |
| Feb 27, 2024 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-99 | |
| Mar 01, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 138-110 | |
| Mar 03, 2024 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 140-88 | |
| Mar 05, 2024 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-104 | |
| Mar 07, 2024 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-109 | |
| Mar 09, 2024 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 117-107 | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-99 | |
| Mar 12, 2024 | @ Utah Jazz | W 123-107 | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 127-112 | |
| Mar 17, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | W 130-104 | |
| Mar 18, 2024 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 119-94 | |
| Mar 20, 2024 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-119 | |
| Mar 22, 2024 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 129-102 | |
| Mar 23, 2024 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 124-113 | |
| Mar 25, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 120-118 | |
| Mar 28, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 123-122 | |
| Mar 30, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 104-92 | |
| Apr 01, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 118-104 | |
| Apr 03, 2024 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 135-100 | |
| Apr 05, 2024 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-100 | |
| Apr 07, 2024 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 124-107 | |
| Apr 09, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-91 | |
| Apr 11, 2024 | vs. New York Knicks | L 118-109 | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 131-98 | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 132-122 |