Boston Celtics 1948-49 Roster and Stats

The 1948-49 Boston Celtics season marked the team’s third year in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) before the league merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA. Under the guidance of head coach Alvin “Doggie” Julian, the Celtics aimed to improve their performance from the previous season. The team played their home games at the Boston Garden, which had become a central hub for basketball in the city.

During the regular season, the Celtics struggled to find consistency, finishing with a record of 25-35. This placed them fifth in the BAA’s Eastern Division, which was not enough to secure a playoff spot. The team’s performance was hindered by a lack of depth and experience, which was reflected in their overall standings.

Despite the disappointing season, the Celtics showcased some individual talent. Ed Macauley, who joined the team in this season, quickly became a standout player and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for future success. His contributions, along with those of other key players, helped the Celtics build a foundation for the franchise’s future.

The 1948-49 season was a transitional period for the Boston Celtics, setting the stage for their eventual rise to prominence in the NBA. Though the results were not immediately favorable, the experience gained during this time was invaluable for the team’s development in the years to come.

• Regular Season Record: 25-35
• Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs

Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 1948-49 Season

POINTS

George Kaftan

14.5

REBOUNDS

Gene Stump

0.0

ASSISTS

Jack Garfinkel

0.9

Boston Celtics 1948-49 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1948-49 season for the Boston Celtics.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Nov 04, 1948	@ Philadelphia Warriors	L 94-73	Gene Stump (23 pts)
Nov 07, 1948	vs. Philadelphia Warriors	W 85-77	Chick Halbert (19 pts)
Nov 09, 1948	vs. Minneapolis Lakers	W 77-55	Gene Stump (23 pts)
Nov 12, 1948	vs. Fort Wayne Pistons	W 84-75	Bulbs Ehlers (22 pts)
Nov 13, 1948	@ Rochester Royals	L 95-63	Gene Stump (14 pts)
Nov 16, 1948	@ St. Louis Bombers	L 79-74	Bulbs Ehlers (18 pts)
Nov 17, 1948	@ Minneapolis Lakers	W 74-72	Gene Stump (24 pts)
Nov 19, 1948	vs. Indianapolis Jets	W 75-70	Gene Stump (24 pts)
Nov 20, 1948	@ Washington Capitols	L 90-75	Bulbs Ehlers (13 pts)
Nov 23, 1948	vs. Washington Capitols	L 71-68	Bulbs Ehlers (24 pts)
Nov 25, 1948	@ Indianapolis Jets	L 81-66	Chick Halbert (15 pts)
Nov 28, 1948	@ Fort Wayne Pistons	L 80-74	Chick Halbert (18 pts)
Nov 30, 1948	vs. Minneapolis Lakers	L 94-84	Mel Riebe (23 pts)
Dec 02, 1948	@ Philadelphia Warriors	W 88-87	Mel Riebe (25 pts)
Dec 04, 1948	@ Providence Steamrollers	W 70-63	Bulbs Ehlers (18 pts)
Dec 06, 1948	vs. Rochester Royals	L 87-79	Bulbs Ehlers (24 pts)
Dec 13, 1948	vs. St. Louis Bombers	W 83-79	Gene Stump (25 pts)
Dec 17, 1948	vs. Baltimore Bullets	L 74-63	Tom Kelly (18 pts)
Dec 18, 1948	@ Washington Capitols	L 69-60	Tom Kelly (12 pts)
Dec 19, 1948	vs. New York Knicks	W 77-75	Bob Doll (14 pts)
Dec 25, 1948	@ Philadelphia Warriors	L 80-77	Gene Stump (20 pts)
Dec 26, 1948	@ Chicago Stags	L 84-73	Bulbs Ehlers (17 pts)
Dec 28, 1948	vs. Chicago Stags	L 76-74	Tom Kelly (15 pts)
Dec 31, 1948	vs. Providence Steamrollers	W 69-67	Gene Stump (14 pts)
Jan 01, 1949	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 72-67	Chick Halbert (23 pts)
Jan 02, 1949	@ Fort Wayne Pistons	W 90-69	Tom Kelly (26 pts)
Jan 04, 1949	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 75-69	Bob Doll (25 pts)
Jan 07, 1949	vs. New York Knicks	L 69-67	Mel Riebe (14 pts)
Jan 08, 1949	@ Providence Steamrollers	L 87-69	Chick Halbert (14 pts)
Jan 10, 1949	vs. Washington Capitols	L 94-83	Bulbs Ehlers (14 pts)
Jan 12, 1949	@ New York Knicks	L 81-64	Art Spector (19 pts)
Jan 14, 1949	vs. Philadelphia Warriors	L 104-79	Jim Seminoff (21 pts)
Jan 15, 1949	vs. Chicago Stags	L 94-86	Bob Doll (18 pts)
Jan 18, 1949	vs. St. Louis Bombers	L 89-83	Bulbs Ehlers (20 pts)
Jan 21, 1949	vs. Chicago Stags	L 86-76	Bulbs Ehlers (22 pts)
Jan 22, 1949	@ Washington Capitols	L 95-64	Bill Roberts (14 pts)
Jan 25, 1949	vs. Providence Steamrollers	L 69-54	George Nostrand (9 pts)
Jan 28, 1949	vs. Washington Capitols	W 91-90	Phil Farbman (18 pts)
Jan 29, 1949	@ Providence Steamrollers	L 91-85	Gene Stump (28 pts)
Feb 01, 1949	vs. Rochester Royals	L 76-68	Bob Kinney (13 pts)
Feb 03, 1949	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 84-76	George Kaftan (21 pts)
Feb 04, 1949	vs. Indianapolis Jets	W 75-64	George Kaftan (16 pts)
Feb 07, 1949	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 95-83	Dermie O'Connell (19 pts)
Feb 11, 1949	vs. Providence Steamrollers	W 94-77	George Kaftan (18 pts)
Feb 18, 1949	vs. Minneapolis Lakers	L 85-71	George Kaftan (19 pts)
Feb 19, 1949	@ New York Knicks	W 87-77	Johnny Ezersky (15 pts)
Feb 22, 1949	@ Indianapolis Jets	L 74-68	George Kaftan (12 pts)
Feb 23, 1949	@ St. Louis Bombers	W 83-77	George Kaftan (21 pts)
Feb 25, 1949	vs. St. Louis Bombers	W 102-83	George Nostrand (19 pts)
Feb 26, 1949	@ Rochester Royals	L 64-59	George Kaftan (10 pts)
Mar 04, 1949	vs. Fort Wayne Pistons	W 76-70	George Kaftan (14 pts)
Mar 05, 1949	@ New York Knicks	L 66-61	George Nostrand (13 pts)
Mar 07, 1949	@ Indianapolis Jets	W 107-86	Bob Doll (17 pts)
Mar 08, 1949	vs. Fort Wayne Pistons	W 63-60	Bob Kinney (14 pts)
Mar 09, 1949	@ Minneapolis Lakers	L 74-67	George Nostrand (17 pts)
Mar 11, 1949	vs. Philadelphia Warriors	W 108-100	Bulbs Ehlers (22 pts)
Mar 12, 1949	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 89-77	Johnny Ezersky (14 pts)
Mar 15, 1949	vs. Rochester Royals	W 86-83	George Kaftan (24 pts)
Mar 16, 1949	vs. Chicago Stags	L 107-82	Johnny Ezersky (21 pts)
Mar 18, 1949	vs. New York Knicks	W 70-56	George Kaftan (25 pts)