1985–86 Boston Celtics season

1985–86 Boston Celtics season

NBA season
team = Boston Celtics
misc = NBA Champions
end_year = 1986
wins = 67
losses = 15
division = Atlantic
division_place = 1
conf_place = 1
coach = K. C. Jones
arena = Boston Garden
owners = Don Gaston, Alan Cohen, Paul Dupee
television = Sportschannel New England, WLVI
radio = WRKO
playoffs = NBA Champions
bbr_team = BOS

In 1985-86 the Celtics fielded one of the best teams in NBA history. The 1986 Celtics won 67 games, going 40-1 at their home, the Boston Garden. Bird won his third consecutive MVP award after having arguably his finest season, and Walton won the Sixth Man of the Year Award. They would win their 16th championship and last for 22 seasons, defeating the Houston Rockets in 6 games in the NBA Finals.

Offseason

NBA Draft

The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. The lottery was put into place so teams did not have to intentionally lose games to receive the number one pick.


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