The 1949-50 Boston Celtics season marked their fourth season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under the guidance of head coach Alvin “Doggie” Julian, the team aimed to improve upon their previous performances. The Celtics played their home games at the Boston Garden, a venue that would become synonymous with their storied history.
During the regular season, the Celtics struggled to find consistency, finishing with a record of 22 wins and 46 losses. This placed them fifth in the Eastern Division, and they did not qualify for the playoffs. The team’s performance was characterized by challenges in both offense and defense, leading to a subpar season outcome.
Key players for the Celtics included Ed Macauley, who was a standout performer and a pivotal figure on the roster. He made significant contributions in scoring and was known for his impressive skills on the court. Despite his efforts, the team as a whole was unable to compete effectively against stronger opponents in the league.
The 1949-50 season was a period of rebuilding and adaptation for the Boston Celtics, setting the stage for future improvements. The lessons learned and experiences gained during this challenging season would eventually contribute to the development and success of the franchise in subsequent years. The Celtics’ journey during this period was a stepping stone toward becoming one of the NBA’s most iconic teams.
- Regular Season Record: 22-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 1949-50 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Bob Kinney | 59 | 11.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sonny Hertzberg | 68 | 10.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| George Kaftan | 54 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ed Leede | 60 | 9.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tony Lavelli | 54 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Howie Shannon | 67 | 8.8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Gene Englund | 24 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Brady Walker | 68 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bob Doll | 47 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Johnny Ezersky | 16 | 6.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| George Nostrand | 18 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jim Seminoff | 65 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dermie O'Connell | 37 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| John Mahnken | 24 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Hoot Gibson | 2 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Joe Mullaney | 33 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Art Spector | 6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Boston Celtics 1949-50 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1949-50 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 1949 | @ Sheboygan Red Skins | L 98-83 | |
| Nov 05, 1949 | @ Chicago Stags | L 86-70 | |
| Nov 06, 1949 | @ Waterloo Hawks | L 80-66 | |
| Nov 10, 1949 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | L 98-84 | |
| Nov 12, 1949 | @ Washington Capitols | W 76-68 | |
| Nov 15, 1949 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | L 81-76 | |
| Nov 16, 1949 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 93-80 | |
| Nov 17, 1949 | vs. Indianapolis Olympians | W 90-68 | |
| Nov 19, 1949 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 91-82 | |
| Nov 20, 1949 | @ Fort Wayne Pistons | L 99-89 | |
| Nov 21, 1949 | @ Anderson Packers | W 99-85 | |
| Nov 22, 1949 | @ Tri-Cities Blackhawks | L 80-72 | |
| Nov 24, 1949 | vs. Fort Wayne Pistons | L 99-85 | |
| Nov 26, 1949 | @ New York Knicks | L 96-84 | |
| Nov 30, 1949 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 87-71 | |
| Dec 03, 1949 | @ Tri-Cities Blackhawks | L 87-82 | |
| Dec 04, 1949 | @ St. Louis Bombers | L 85-76 | |
| Dec 06, 1949 | @ Indianapolis Olympians | L 93-82 | |
| Dec 08, 1949 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 91-87 | |
| Dec 10, 1949 | vs. Sheboygan Red Skins | W 83-78 | |
| Dec 15, 1949 | vs. St. Louis Bombers | W 83-81 | |
| Dec 18, 1949 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 77-72 | |
| Dec 22, 1949 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | W 87-69 | |
| Dec 23, 1949 | @ Washington Capitols | L 86-73 | |
| Dec 25, 1949 | @ Rochester Royals | L 88-79 | |
| Dec 26, 1949 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 82-57 | |
| Dec 27, 1949 | vs. New York Knicks | W 97-78 | |
| Dec 30, 1949 | vs. Fort Wayne Pistons | W 92-73 | |
| Jan 01, 1950 | @ Fort Wayne Pistons | L 80-72 | |
| Jan 04, 1950 | @ St. Louis Bombers | L 72-68 | |
| Jan 06, 1950 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 74-53 | |
| Jan 08, 1950 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 85-80 | |
| Jan 10, 1950 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 97-84 | |
| Jan 13, 1950 | vs. Chicago Stags | L 77-76 | |
| Jan 14, 1950 | @ New York Knicks | L 82-80 | |
| Jan 17, 1950 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | L 105-79 | |
| Jan 18, 1950 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 94-86 | |
| Jan 19, 1950 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 86-63 | |
| Jan 22, 1950 | @ St. Louis Bombers | L 71-47 | |
| Jan 26, 1950 | vs. Fort Wayne Pistons | W 89-68 | |
| Jan 28, 1950 | @ Rochester Royals | L 82-75 | |
| Jan 31, 1950 | vs. Rochester Royals | L 85-72 | |
| Feb 01, 1950 | vs. Chicago Stags | L 78-76 | |
| Feb 03, 1950 | vs. Anderson Packers | W 106-98 | |
| Feb 04, 1950 | vs. Waterloo Hawks | W 100-82 | |
| Feb 05, 1950 | vs. Chicago Stags | L 77-70 | |
| Feb 07, 1950 | vs. Chicago Stags | L 91-86 | |
| Feb 10, 1950 | vs. St. Louis Bombers | W 89-79 | |
| Feb 12, 1950 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 88-70 | |
| Feb 14, 1950 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 84-78 | |
| Feb 15, 1950 | @ Fort Wayne Pistons | L 84-78 | |
| Feb 17, 1950 | vs. Rochester Royals | L 81-73 | |
| Feb 18, 1950 | vs. Rochester Royals | L 94-73 | |
| Feb 23, 1950 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 82-77 | |
| Feb 24, 1950 | vs. Washington Capitols | W 89-74 | |
| Feb 25, 1950 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 82-66 | |
| Feb 27, 1950 | vs. Chicago Stags | L 79-77 | |
| Mar 01, 1950 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 77-64 | |
| Mar 02, 1950 | vs. New York Knicks | L 81-72 | |
| Mar 04, 1950 | @ Washington Capitols | L 95-75 | |
| Mar 07, 1950 | vs. Washington Capitols | W 75-64 | |
| Mar 09, 1950 | @ Rochester Royals | L 78-59 | |
| Mar 10, 1950 | vs. Washington Capitols | L 76-66 | |
| Mar 11, 1950 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 79-75 | |
| Mar 12, 1950 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 96-72 | |
| Mar 14, 1950 | vs. St. Louis Bombers | L 86-76 | |
| Mar 15, 1950 | @ New York Knicks | L 88-84 | |
| Mar 17, 1950 | vs. New York Knicks | L 98-96 |