1955–56 Boston Celtics season
| 1955–56 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Red Auerbach |
| Arena | Boston Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 39–33 (.542) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Division Semifinals (Eliminated 1–2) |
|
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
The 1955-56 NBA season was the Celtics' 10th season in the NBA.[1]
Season standings
| Eastern Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Neutral | Div |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Philadelphia Warriors | 45 | 27 | .625 | - | 21-7 | 11-17 | 13-3 | 22-14 |
| x-Boston Celtics | 39 | 33 | .542 | 6 | 20-7 | 12-15 | 7-11 | 18-18 |
| x-Syracuse Nationals | 35 | 37 | .486 | 10 | 23-8 | 9–19 | 3-10 | 15-21 |
| New York Knicks | 35 | 37 | .486 | 10 | 13-15 | 16-13 | 6-9 | 17-19 |
- x = clinched playoff spot
Playoffs
East Division Semifinals
(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Nationals win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 110, Syracuse 93
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 101, Boston 98
- Game 3 @ Boston: Syracuse 102, Boston 97
Awards and records
References
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