The Celtics tried to set the mark for most 3-pointers down the stretch, but they missed their last 13 attempts. New York played fairly well on offense, and actually finished with a shooting percentage almost five points higher (55.1%) than Boston’s.

The Celtics went 45–37 and won their first Atlantic Division title since 1991–92, receiving a boost from returning star Antoine Walker in mid-season. The Pacers defeated them in the first round yet again, with the series culminating in an embarrassing 27-point loss in Game 7 at the Fleet Center.

All Celtics games are heard on radio through Beasley Broadcast Group 's WBZ-FM (98.5, otherwise branded as "The Sports Hub"), with play-by-play from Sean Grande and color commentary from Cedric Maxwell, a deal in place since the 2013–14 season. [ 249 ]