The 1999-00 Boston Celtics season marked a period of transition and rebuilding for the storied franchise. Under the leadership of head coach Rick Pitino, who was also the team’s president, the Celtics aimed to develop young talent and improve upon their previous performances.
During this season, the Celtics finished with a record of 35-47, placing them fifth in the Atlantic Division and out of playoff contention for the fifth consecutive year. The team struggled to find consistency, particularly on the defensive end, which was a focal point for Pitino. Despite their struggles, the Celtics showcased some promising young talent, most notably Paul Pierce, who was in his sophomore NBA season. Pierce averaged 19.5 points per game, demonstrating his potential as a future cornerstone for the franchise.
Alongside Pierce, Antoine Walker also played a significant role, leading the team with an average of 20.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. However, the Celtics lacked depth and experience, which contributed to their inability to secure a playoff spot. The season was also marked by several roster changes as the team sought to find the right mix of players who could fit Pitino’s fast-paced style of play.
While the 1999-00 season did not bring the success the Celtics were hoping for, it laid the groundwork for future development. The experience gained by key players like Pierce and Walker was invaluable, setting the stage for the Celtics’ return to prominence in the following years.
- Regular Season Record: 35-47
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Antoine Walker | 82 | 20.5 | 8.0 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 25.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Paul Pierce | 73 | 19.5 | 5.4 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 34.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kenny Anderson | 82 | 14.0 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 38.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Vitaly Potapenko | 79 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Danny Fortson | 55 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Eric Williams | 68 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 34.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dana Barros | 72 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 41.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Adrian Griffin | 72 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 28.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tony Battie | 82 | 6.6 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Calbert Cheaney | 67 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Walter McCarty | 61 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 30.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jamel Thomas | 3 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Doug Overton | 48 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 35.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Pervis Ellison | 30 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wayne Turner | 3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Boston Celtics 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 103-90 | |
| Nov 03, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-101 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 103-100 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-108 | |
| Nov 10, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 110-92 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | W 80-74 | |
| Nov 13, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-91 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 114-103 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 109-96 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-92 | |
| Nov 22, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 95-85 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 121-98 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 114-112 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 94-84 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | W 96-84 | |
| Dec 04, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 77-74 | |
| Dec 08, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 115-90 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 100-96 | |
| Dec 12, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-97 | |
| Dec 14, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 115-88 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 96-86 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-94 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-94 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-90 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 98-81 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-100 | |
| Dec 28, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 114-101 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-94 | |
| Jan 03, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-98 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 96-88 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-93 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-79 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 112-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 95-88 | |
| Jan 13, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-85 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 99-96 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 105-101 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 94-90 | |
| Jan 21, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 111-86 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 110-96 | |
| Jan 25, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 115-89 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 91-88 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-96 | |
| Feb 02, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | L 105-103 | |
| Feb 04, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 100-95 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-94 | |
| Feb 08, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 131-113 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 113-104 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | W 101-99 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-100 | |
| Feb 19, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 94-91 | |
| Feb 21, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-92 | |
| Feb 24, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-77 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-96 | |
| Feb 28, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 108-100 | |
| Mar 01, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 96-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 114-104 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 97-91 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-101 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 104-74 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-77 | |
| Mar 13, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 124-115 | |
| Mar 15, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 121-104 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-90 | |
| Mar 18, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-99 | |
| Mar 20, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-106 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-106 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-115 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-84 | |
| Mar 28, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 122-87 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 104-102 | |
| Apr 01, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-103 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 112-105 | |
| Apr 05, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 111-106 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-97 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 99-94 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-91 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-91 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 105-102 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-81 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 112-85 |