The 2015-16 Boston Celtics season marked a significant step forward in the team’s rebuilding process under head coach Brad Stevens. The Celtics finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, improving on their previous season’s performance and securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. This improvement was attributed to a combination of young talent development and strategic acquisitions.
Isaiah Thomas emerged as the team’s star, leading the Celtics in scoring with an average of 22.2 points per game. Acquired from the Phoenix Suns in the previous season, Thomas quickly became the focal point of Boston’s offense. The team also benefited from the defensive prowess of players like Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder, both of whom played crucial roles in establishing the Celtics’ identity as a tough, defensive-minded team.
In the playoffs, the Celtics faced the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Despite a spirited effort, Boston was eliminated in six games, losing the series 4-2. The series highlighted the team’s need for additional star power and experience to compete with the elite teams in the conference. Nevertheless, the season was viewed as a success, as it demonstrated the Celtics’ potential and laid the groundwork for further growth. General Manager Danny Ainge’s strategic moves and draft picks were seen as promising steps towards building a future contender.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-4
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Isaiah Thomas | 82 | 22.2 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 35.9 | 6 | 24.2 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 28.3 |
| Avery Bradley | 76 | 15.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 36.1 | 1 | 18.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 14.3 |
| Jae Crowder | 73 | 14.2 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 33.6 | 6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 24.4 |
| Evan Turner | 81 | 10.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 24.1 | 6 | 13.2 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 21.4 |
| Jared Sullinger | 81 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 28.2 | 6 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Kelly Olynyk | 69 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 40.5 | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25.3 | 6 | 12.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 34.4 |
| Amir Johnson | 79 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 23.3 | 6 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| David Lee | 30 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tyler Zeller | 60 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Jonas Jerebko | 78 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 39.8 | 6 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 31.8 |
| R.J. Hunter | 36 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 30.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 20.0 |
| Coty Clarke | 3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Terry Rozier | 39 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 22.2 | 5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 36.4 |
| Jordan Mickey | 16 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| James Young | 29 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 23.1 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics faced off against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, the Celtics were unable to overcome the Hawks' balanced attack, ultimately losing the series in six games. The absence of Avery Bradley due to injury was a significant blow, limiting Boston's defensive prowess and scoring depth.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-101 | |
| Apr 19, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 89-72 | |
| Apr 22, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-103 | |
| Apr 24, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 104-95 | |
| Apr 26, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 110-83 | |
| Apr 28, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 104-92 |
Boston Celtics 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-95 | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 113-103 | |
| Nov 01, 2015 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 95-87 | |
| Nov 04, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-98 | |
| Nov 06, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 118-98 | |
| Nov 10, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-83 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 102-91 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 106-93 | |
| Nov 15, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 100-85 | |
| Nov 16, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | W 111-95 | |
| Nov 18, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 106-102 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 120-95 | |
| Nov 22, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 111-101 | |
| Nov 24, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 121-97 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 84-80 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 111-78 | |
| Nov 29, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-91 | |
| Nov 30, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | W 105-95 | |
| Dec 03, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 114-97 | |
| Dec 05, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-105 | |
| Dec 07, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 111-93 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 105-100 | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 124-119 | |
| Dec 12, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 98-93 | |
| Dec 15, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-77 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 119-116 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 109-101 | |
| Dec 21, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-99 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 102-89 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 99-93 | |
| Dec 27, 2015 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-91 | |
| Dec 30, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-104 | |
| Jan 02, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 100-97 | |
| Jan 04, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 103-94 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 99-94 | |
| Jan 07, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-92 | |
| Jan 10, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 101-98 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | L 120-114 | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-94 | |
| Jan 15, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 117-103 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 119-117 | |
| Jan 18, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 118-113 | |
| Jan 20, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-109 | |
| Jan 22, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 110-101 | |
| Jan 24, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-92 | |
| Jan 25, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 116-91 | |
| Jan 27, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 29, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-94 | |
| Jan 31, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-114 | |
| Feb 02, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-89 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-95 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-103 | |
| Feb 07, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 128-119 | |
| Feb 09, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-111 | |
| Feb 10, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 139-134 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | L 111-93 | |
| Feb 21, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 121-101 | |
| Feb 22, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 124-122 | |
| Feb 25, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-107 | |
| Feb 27, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | W 101-89 | |
| Feb 29, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 100-95 | |
| Mar 02, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-93 | |
| Mar 04, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-104 | |
| Mar 05, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-103 | |
| Mar 09, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 116-96 | |
| Mar 11, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 102-98 | |
| Mar 15, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-98 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 130-109 | |
| Mar 18, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 105-91 | |
| Mar 20, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-105 | |
| Mar 21, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 107-96 | |
| Mar 23, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 91-79 | |
| Mar 26, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 102-99 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-90 | |
| Mar 31, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 116-109 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-106 | |
| Apr 03, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-100 | |
| Apr 06, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 104-97 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 124-109 | |
| Apr 09, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-107 | |
| Apr 11, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 114-100 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | W 98-88 |