The 2006-07 Boston Celtics season was marked by struggles and rebuilding. The team finished with a record of 24-58, placing them last in the Atlantic Division and second-to-last in the Eastern Conference. This season was characterized by significant challenges, including a long losing streak and injuries to key players.
Paul Pierce, the team’s star player, missed a substantial portion of the season due to a foot injury, playing only 47 games. The absence of their leading scorer and captain was a significant blow to the team’s competitiveness. Additionally, young players such as Al Jefferson and Rajon Rondo were still developing, and the team lacked the depth needed to compete consistently.
One of the season’s low points was an 18-game losing streak, which underscored the Celtics’ difficulties. However, this difficult season set the stage for a major turnaround. Following the 2006-07 campaign, the Celtics made pivotal moves in the offseason, acquiring Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to join Pierce, forming a new “Big Three.” These acquisitions were fundamental in the transformation of the Celtics into a championship contender.
Overall, while the 2006-07 season was challenging for the Boston Celtics, it was a stepping stone that led to a rapid resurgence. The struggles and player development during this period laid the foundation for their success in the subsequent seasons, culminating in an NBA Championship in 2008.
- Regular Season Record: 24-58
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 2006-07 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Paul Pierce | 47 | 25.0 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 38.9 | |||||||
| Al Jefferson | 69 | 16.0 | 11.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Wally Szczerbiak | 32 | 15.0 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 41.5 | |||||||
| Delonte West | 69 | 12.2 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 36.5 | |||||||
| Ryan Gomes | 73 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 38.1 | |||||||
| Tony Allen | 33 | 11.5 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 24.2 | |||||||
| Gerald Green | 81 | 10.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Rajon Rondo | 78 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 20.7 | |||||||
| Allan Ray | 47 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 41.4 | |||||||
| Sebastian Telfair | 78 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 28.9 | |||||||
| Kevinn Pinkney | 6 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Kendrick Perkins | 72 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Leon Powe | 63 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Brian Scalabrine | 54 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Theo Ratliff | 2 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Michael Olowokandi | 24 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
Boston Celtics 2006-07 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2006-07 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2006 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 91-87 | |
| Nov 03, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 101-88 | |
| Nov 04, 2006 | @ Washington Wizards | L 124-117 | |
| Nov 08, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 110-108 | |
| Nov 10, 2006 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 107-100 | |
| Nov 11, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-93 | |
| Nov 13, 2006 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 92-89 | |
| Nov 15, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-88 | |
| Nov 17, 2006 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-90 | |
| Nov 18, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | W 122-118 | |
| Nov 22, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 92-83 | |
| Nov 24, 2006 | vs. New York Knicks | L 101-77 | |
| Nov 25, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-98 | |
| Nov 29, 2006 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 106-103 | |
| Dec 01, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 106-102 | |
| Dec 04, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-82 | |
| Dec 06, 2006 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 98-96 | |
| Dec 08, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 09, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-90 | |
| Dec 11, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-90 | |
| Dec 13, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-81 | |
| Dec 15, 2006 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 119-114 | |
| Dec 16, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 106-100 | |
| Dec 20, 2006 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 96-95 | |
| Dec 22, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-83 | |
| Dec 26, 2006 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-105 | |
| Dec 27, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-77 | |
| Dec 29, 2006 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-100 | |
| Dec 31, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-95 | |
| Jan 01, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 89-81 | |
| Jan 03, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-104 | |
| Jan 05, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 128-119 | |
| Jan 07, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | L 87-79 | |
| Jan 10, 2007 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 97-84 | |
| Jan 12, 2007 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 95-86 | |
| Jan 13, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 81-73 | |
| Jan 15, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-96 | |
| Jan 19, 2007 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 96-91 | |
| Jan 20, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | L 115-110 | |
| Jan 22, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 93-89 | |
| Jan 24, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 82-76 | |
| Jan 26, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-90 | |
| Jan 28, 2007 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 105-91 | |
| Jan 30, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-96 | |
| Jan 31, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-98 | |
| Feb 02, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-89 | |
| Feb 06, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-102 | |
| Feb 07, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | L 91-79 | |
| Feb 09, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 92-78 | |
| Feb 11, 2007 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-107 | |
| Feb 14, 2007 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-97 | |
| Feb 20, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 104-101 | |
| Feb 21, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-108 | |
| Feb 23, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 122-96 | |
| Feb 24, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-87 | |
| Feb 26, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 77-72 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | vs. New York Knicks | W 102-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-88 | |
| Mar 04, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 124-117 | |
| Mar 07, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 111-80 | |
| Mar 09, 2007 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 118-103 | |
| Mar 11, 2007 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 94-78 | |
| Mar 13, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 95-87 | |
| Mar 14, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 109-88 | |
| Mar 16, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 106-101 | |
| Mar 17, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 91-85 | |
| Mar 19, 2007 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 106-88 | |
| Mar 21, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 92-84 | |
| Mar 23, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 109-95 | |
| Mar 26, 2007 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 95-87 | |
| Mar 28, 2007 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 105-96 | |
| Mar 30, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 88-82 | |
| Apr 01, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-96 | |
| Apr 04, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-89 | |
| Apr 06, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | L 88-85 | |
| Apr 07, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 105-98 | |
| Apr 10, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-96 | |
| Apr 11, 2007 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-94 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-102 | |
| Apr 15, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | L 88-86 | |
| Apr 16, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-89 | |
| Apr 18, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 91-89 |