The 2022-23 Boston Celtics season was marked by strong performance and high expectations. Under the leadership of head coach Joe Mazzulla, who took over after Ime Udoka’s suspension, the Celtics finished the regular season with a record of 57-25. This impressive performance secured them the second seed in the Eastern Conference. The dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring, with Tatum averaging 30.1 points per game and Brown contributing significantly on both ends of the floor.
In the playoffs, the Celtics demonstrated their resilience and depth. They faced the Atlanta Hawks in the first round, winning the series in six games. The Eastern Conference Semifinals pitted them against the Philadelphia 76ers, a grueling seven-game series that saw the Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. There, they faced the Miami Heat, a rematch of the previous season’s conference finals. Despite a valiant effort, the Celtics fell to the Heat in seven games, ending their quest for an NBA Finals appearance.
The season showcased the Celtics’ depth, with key contributions from players like Marcus Smart, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season, and Al Horford providing veteran leadership. The team’s focus on three-point shooting and strong defensive schemes were pivotal throughout the season. While their campaign ultimately ended short of a championship, the Celtics reaffirmed their status as perennial contenders in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 57-25
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Eastern Conference Finals: 3-4
Boston Celtics Roster and Stats for 2022-23 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 35.0 | 20 | 27.1 | 10.5 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 32.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 33.5 | 20 | 22.6 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 35.4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 67 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 44.4 | 19 | 11.9 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 37.9 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 38.1 | 20 | 13.4 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 45.5 |
| Marcus Smart | 61 | 11.5 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 33.6 | 20 | 14.9 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 36.1 |
| Al Horford | 63 | 9.8 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 44.6 | 20 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 29.8 |
| Grant Williams | 79 | 8.1 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 39.5 | 15 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 45.0 |
| Robert Williams | 35 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 20 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Sam Hauser | 80 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 41.8 | 15 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Mike Muscala | 20 | 5.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 38.5 | 6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Payton Pritchard | 48 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 36.4 | 10 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Blake Griffin | 41 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 34.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luke Kornet | 69 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 23.1 | 8 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 100.0 |
| Justin Champagnie | 2 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| JD Davison | 12 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 28.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mfiondu Kabengele | 4 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Noah Vonleh | 23 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Justin Jackson | 23 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Boston Celtics in the 2023 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics showcased their formidable talent and depth, sweeping their opponents with a commanding performance. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the charge, combining for an impressive scoring output that overwhelmed the competition. The Celtics' defensive prowess and efficient ball movement highlighted their status as serious contenders for the championship.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 112-99 | |
| Apr 18, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 119-106 | |
| Apr 21, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 130-122 | |
| Apr 23, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 129-121 | |
| Apr 25, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 119-117 | |
| Apr 27, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 128-120 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics showcased their resilience and depth in the second round by overcoming the Philadelphia 76ers in a hard-fought seven-game series. Jayson Tatum's scoring prowess and Jaylen Brown's all-around play were instrumental in pushing the Celtics past a formidable opponent, setting the stage for a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals. Their defensive tenacity and ability to execute in clutch moments highlighted why Boston remained a title contender.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-115 | |
| May 03, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-87 | |
| May 05, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-102 | |
| May 07, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-115 | |
| May 09, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 115-103 | |
| May 11, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-86 | |
| May 14, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-88 |
2023 Conference Championship vs. Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics showcased resilience and depth in the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, pushing the series to a thrilling seven games against the Miami Heat. Despite Jayson Tatum's stellar performances and the team's strong defensive efforts, the Celtics ultimately fell short, highlighting both their potential and the need for strategic adjustments to overcome similar playoff hurdles in the future. This series underscored Boston's capability to compete at the highest level, yet also emphasized the importance of consistency and execution in critical moments.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 123-116 | |
| May 19, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 111-105 | |
| May 21, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 128-102 | |
| May 23, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | W 116-99 | |
| May 25, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 110-97 | |
| May 27, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-103 | |
| May 29, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-84 |
Boston Celtics 2022-23 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2022-23 season for the Boston Celtics.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 126-117 | |
| Oct 21, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-104 | |
| Oct 22, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 126-120 | |
| Oct 24, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 120-102 | |
| Oct 28, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 132-123 | |
| Oct 30, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-94 | |
| Nov 02, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-113 | |
| Nov 04, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 123-119 | |
| Nov 05, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | W 133-118 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 109-106 | |
| Nov 09, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-112 | |
| Nov 11, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 131-112 | |
| Nov 12, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-108 | |
| Nov 14, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 126-122 | |
| Nov 16, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 126-101 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 117-109 | |
| Nov 21, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 121-107 | |
| Nov 23, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 125-112 | |
| Nov 25, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 122-104 | |
| Nov 27, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 130-121 | |
| Nov 28, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 140-105 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | W 134-121 | |
| Dec 02, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | L 120-116 | |
| Dec 04, 2022 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 103-92 | |
| Dec 05, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 116-110 | |
| Dec 07, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 125-98 | |
| Dec 10, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 123-107 | |
| Dec 12, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-93 | |
| Dec 13, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-118 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 117-109 | |
| Dec 18, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 95-92 | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 117-112 | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 121-109 | |
| Dec 25, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 139-118 | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 126-102 | |
| Dec 29, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 116-110 | |
| Jan 01, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-111 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 150-117 | |
| Jan 05, 2023 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 124-95 | |
| Jan 07, 2023 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 121-116 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 107-99 | |
| Jan 11, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 125-114 | |
| Jan 12, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 109-98 | |
| Jan 14, 2023 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 122-106 | |
| Jan 16, 2023 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 130-118 | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 121-118 | |
| Jan 21, 2023 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-104 | |
| Jan 23, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic | L 113-98 | |
| Jan 24, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 98-95 | |
| Jan 26, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | L 120-117 | |
| Jan 28, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 125-121 | |
| Feb 01, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 139-96 | |
| Feb 03, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 106-94 | |
| Feb 06, 2023 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 111-99 | |
| Feb 08, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-99 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 127-116 | |
| Feb 12, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-109 | |
| Feb 14, 2023 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 131-125 | |
| Feb 15, 2023 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 127-109 | |
| Feb 23, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 142-138 | |
| Feb 25, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-107 | |
| Feb 27, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | L 109-94 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-113 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 115-105 | |
| Mar 05, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | L 131-129 | |
| Mar 06, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-114 | |
| Mar 08, 2023 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-93 | |
| Mar 11, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 134-125 | |
| Mar 13, 2023 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-109 | |
| Mar 15, 2023 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-102 | |
| Mar 17, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 126-112 | |
| Mar 18, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | L 118-117 | |
| Mar 21, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 132-109 | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 120-95 | |
| Mar 26, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 137-93 | |
| Mar 28, 2023 | @ Washington Wizards | L 130-111 | |
| Mar 30, 2023 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 140-99 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 122-114 | |
| Apr 04, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-101 | |
| Apr 05, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 97-93 | |
| Apr 07, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 121-102 | |
| Apr 09, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 120-114 |