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2015–16 Boston Celtics season
Head coachBrad Stevens
General managerDanny Ainge
OwnersBoston Basketball Partners
ArenaTD Garden
Results
Record48–34 (.585)
PlaceDivision: 2nd (Atlantic)
Conference: 5th (Eastern)
Playoff finishFirst Round
(Lost to Hawks 2–4)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionComcast SportsNet New England
RadioWBZ-FM
< 2014–15 2016–17 >

The 2015–16 Boston Celtics season was the 70th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1] The Celtics finished the year at 48–34, their best record since their 2011–12 season and their first winning season since 2013.

For the first time in his career, Isaiah Thomas was voted to play in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game. For the second straight season under Brad Stevens, the Celtics qualified for the playoffs, this time as the number 5 seed. However, the Celtics once again did not make it out of the first round as they were stopped by the Atlanta Hawks in six games.

Draft picks

Main article: 2015 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/School
1 16 Terry Rozier PG  United States Louisville
1 28 R. J. Hunter SG  United States Georgia State
2 33 Jordan Mickey PF  United States LSU
2 45 Marcus Thornton PG  United States William & Mary

Game log

Preseason game log

2015–16 game log
Total: 6–1 (Home: 3–0; Road: 3–1)
Pre-season: 6–1 (home: 3–0; road: 3–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 6 @ Milano 124–91 Isaiah Thomas (18) David Lee (7) Marcus Smart (6) Mediolanum Forum
11,388 		1–0
2 October 8 @ Real Madrid 111–96 Avery Bradley (17) David Lee (11) Jae Crowder (6) Barclaycard Center
12,414 		2–0
3 October 14 @ Brooklyn 109–105 Amir Johnson (19) Amir Johnson (6) Isaiah Thomas (9) Barclays Center
10,482 		3–0
4 October 16 @ New York 95–101 Isaiah Thomas (13) Jared Sullinger (10) Isaiah Thomas (5) Madison Square Garden
19,421 		3–1
5 October 19 Brooklyn 111–105 Terry Rozier (16) Jerebko, Turner (7) Rozier, Turner (6) TD Garden
15,540 		4–1
6 October 22 New York 99–85 Jared Sullinger (16) Lee, Sullinger (8) Marcus Smart (9) TD Garden
16,101 		5–1
7 October 23 Philadelphia 81–65 Mickey, Smart (10) Jared Sullinger (14) Isaiah Thomas (6) Verizon Wireless Arena
8,403 		6–1
2015–16 season schedule

Standing

Atlantic DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
y – Toronto Raptors5626.683–32‍–‍924‍–‍1714–282
x – Boston Celtics4834.5858.028‍–‍1320‍–‍2110–682
New York Knicks3250.39024.018‍–‍2314‍–‍278–882
Brooklyn Nets2161.25635.014‍–‍277‍–‍346–1082
Philadelphia 76ers1072.12246.07‍–‍343‍–‍382–1482
Eastern Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1c – Cleveland Cavaliers *5725.695–82
2y – Toronto Raptors *5626.6831.082
3y – Miami Heat *4834.5859.082
4x – Atlanta Hawks4834.5859.082
5x – Boston Celtics4834.5859.082
6x – Charlotte Hornets4834.5859.082
7x – Indiana Pacers4537.54912.082
8x – Detroit Pistons4438.53713.082
9Chicago Bulls4240.51215.082
10Washington Wizards4141.50016.082
11Orlando Magic3547.42722.082
12Milwaukee Bucks3349.40224.082
13New York Knicks3250.39025.082
14Brooklyn Nets2161.25636.082
15Philadelphia 76ers1072.12247.082

Regular season game log

2015–16 game log
Total: 48–34 (Home: 28–13; Road: 20–21)
October: 1–1 (home: 1–1; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 28 Philadelphia W 112–95 Isaiah Thomas (27) Johnson, Sullinger (7) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
18,624 		1–0
2 October 30 Toronto L 103–113 Isaiah Thomas (25) Amir Johnson (8) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
16,898 		1–1
November : 9–7 (home: 5–3; road: 4–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
3 November 1 San Antonio L 87–95 Avery Bradley (18) Lee, Sullinger (8) Isaiah Thomas (5) TD Garden
17,461 		1–2
4 November 4 @ Indiana L 98–100 Isaiah Thomas (27) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (7) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
14,022 		1–3
5 November 6 Washington W 118–98 Jared Sullinger (21) Jae Crowder (10) Isaiah Thomas (8) TD Garden
18,624 		2–3
6 November 10 @ Milwaukee W 99–83 Isaiah Thomas (20) Jared Sullinger (10) Evan Turner (6) BMO Harris Bradley Center
18,624 		3–3
7 November 11 Indiana L 91–102 Evan Turner (20) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (4) TD Garden
17,879 		3–4
8 November 13 Atlanta W 106–93 Isaiah Thomas (23) Jared Sullinger (10) Isaiah Thomas (10) TD Garden
17,138 		4–4
9 November 15 @ Oklahoma City W 100–85 Marcus Smart (26) Jared Sullinger (15) Isaiah Thomas (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		5–4
10 November 16 @ Houston W 111–95 Isaiah Thomas (23) Marcus Smart (9) Isaiah Thomas (6) Toyota Center
17,005 		6–4
11 November 18 Dallas L 102–106 Isaiah Thomas (19) Jared Sullinger (12) Isaiah Thomas (6) TD Garden
17,262 		6–5
12 November 20 Brooklyn W 120–95 Avery Bradley (21) Kelly Olynyk (10) Isaiah Thomas (9) TD Garden
18,361 		7–5
13 November 22 @ Brooklyn L 101–111 Bradley, Thomas (27) Jared Sullinger (10) Isaiah Thomas (6) Barclays Center
14,866 		7–6
14 November 24 @ Atlanta L 97–121 Avery Bradley (25) Amir Johnson (7) Evan Turner (7) Philips Arena
18,968 		7–7
15 November 25 Philadelphia W 84–80 Isaiah Thomas (30) Jared Sullinger (15) Isaiah Thomas (6) TD Garden
17,588 		8–7
16 November 27 Washington W 111–78 Isaiah Thomas (21) Jared Sullinger (15) David Lee (4) TD Garden
18,624 		9–7
17 November 29 @ Orlando L 91–110 Isaiah Thomas (20) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (7) Amway Center
16,209 		9–8
18 November 30 @ Miami W 105–95 Avery Bradley (25) Amir Johnson (10) Isaiah Thomas (9) American Airlines Arena
19,600 		10–8
December : 8–6 (home: 3–4; road: 5–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
19 December 3 @ Sacramento W 114–97 Olynyk, Thomas (21) Amir Johnson (7) Isaiah Thomas (9) Mexico City Arena
(Mexico City, MX/NBA Global Games)
18,660 		11–8
20 December 5 @ San Antonio L 105–108 Isaiah Thomas (23) Amir Johnson (11) Isaiah Thomas (8) AT&T Center
18,418 		11–9
21 December 7 @ New Orleans W 111–93 Isaiah Thomas (22) Jared Sullinger (20) Isaiah Thomas (5) Smoothie King Center
15,715 		12–9
22 December 9 Chicago W 105–100 Isaiah Thomas (23) Jared Sullinger (16) Evan Turner (7) TD Garden
17,318 		13–9
23 December 11 Golden State L 119–124 (2OT) Kelly Olynyk (28) Jared Sullinger (13) Isaiah Thomas (10) TD Garden
18,624 		13–10
24 December 12 @ Charlotte W 98–93 Avery Bradley (23) Crowder, Sullinger (7) Isaiah Thomas (13) Time Warner Cable Arena
18,490 		14–10
25 December 15 Cleveland L 77–89 Avery Bradley (17) Evan Turner (8) Thomas, Turner (4) TD Garden
18,624 		14–11
26 December 16 @ Detroit L 116–119 Isaiah Thomas (38) Jared Sullinger (10) Isaiah Thomas (7) The Palace of Auburn Hills
13,120 		14–12
27 December 18 Atlanta L 101–109 Isaiah Thomas (29) Jae Crowder (10) Isaiah Thomas (6) TD Garden
18,624 		14–13
28 December 21 Minnesota W 113–99 Kelly Olynyk (19) Jae Crowder (10) Isaiah Thomas (12) TD Garden
18,624 		15–13
29 December 23 @ Charlotte W 102–89 Kelly Olynyk (20) Jae Crowder (12) Isaiah Thomas (7) Time Warner Cable Arena
19,082 		16–13
30 December 26 @ Detroit W 99–93 Avery Bradley (18) Johnson, Sullinger (8) Isaiah Thomas (9) The Palace of Auburn Hills
18,288 		17–13
31 December 27 New York W 100–91 Isaiah Thomas (21) Kelly Olynyk (9) Isaiah Thomas (6) TD Garden
18,624 		18–13
32 December 30 L.A. Lakers L 104–112 Isaiah Thomas (24) Jared Sullinger (8) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
18,624 		18–14
January : 9–8 (home: 5–2; road: 4–6)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
33 January 2 Brooklyn L 97–100 Isaiah Thomas (24) Amir Johnson (11) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
18,624 		18–15
34 January 4 @ Brooklyn W 103–94 Jae Crowder (25) Evan Turner (11) Isaiah Thomas (7) Barclays Center
15,448 		19–15
35 January 6 Detroit L 94–99 Isaiah Thomas (22) Amir Johnson (11) Isaiah Thomas (10) TD Garden
18,624 		19–16
36 January 7 @ Chicago L 92–101 Jae Crowder (17) Jared Sullinger (11) Evan Turner (6) United Center
21,497 		19–17
37 January 10 @ Memphis L 98–101 Isaiah Thomas (35) Amir Johnson (9) Isaiah Thomas (8) FedEx Forum
17,112 		19–18
38 January 12 @ New York L 114–120 Isaiah Thomas (34) Jae Crowder (8) Isaiah Thomas (8) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		19–19
39 January 13 Indiana W 103–94 Isaiah Thomas (28) Amir Johnson (18) Bradley, Johnson (6) TD Garden
18,624 		20–19
40 January 15 Phoenix W 117–103 Kelly Olynyk (21) Marcus Smart (11) Marcus Smart (11) TD Garden
18,624 		21–19
41 January 16 @ Washington W 119–117 Isaiah Thomas (32) Jared Sullinger (9) Jae Crowder (6) Verizon Center
20,356 		22–19
42 January 18 @ Dallas L 113–118 (OT) Smart, Thomas (20) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (7) AmericanAirlines Center
19,866 		22–20
43 January 20 @ Toronto L 109–115 Isaiah Thomas (21) Crowder, Turner (5) Isaiah Thomas (10) Air Canada Centre
19,800 		22–21
44 January 22 Chicago W 110–101 Isaiah Thomas (22) Jared Sullinger (12) Sullinger, Thomas, Turner (5) TD Garden
18,624 		23–21
45 January 24 @ Philadelphia W 112–92 Crowder, Thomas (20) Amir Johnson (12) Jared Sullinger (7) Wells Fargo Center
9,722 		24–21
46 January 25 @ Washington W 116–91 Isaiah Thomas (23) Smart, Sullinger (6) Isaiah Thomas (9) Verizon Center
11,753 		25–21
47 January 27 Denver W 111–103 Avery Bradley (27) Amir Johnson (13) Johnson, Turner (6) TD Garden
18,108 		26–21
48 January 29 Orlando W 113–94 Olynyk, Smart (16) Jared Sullinger (11) Thomas, Turner (8) TD Garden
17,729 		27–21
49 January 31 @ Orlando L 114–119 Marcus Smart (26) Amir Johnson (11) Evan Turner (5) Amway Center
18,846 		27–22
February : 9–3 (home: 6–0; road: 3–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
50 February 2 @ New York W 97–89 Isaiah Thomas (20) Turner, Zeller (10) Isaiah Thomas (8) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		28–22
51 February 3 Detroit W 102–95 Isaiah Thomas (17) Kelly Olynyk (7) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
17,297 		29–22
52 February 5 @ Cleveland W 104–103 Isaiah Thomas (22) Evan Turner (12) Evan Turner (6) Quicken Loans Arena
20,562 		30–22
53 February 7 Sacramento W 128–119 Avery Bradley (25) Amir Johnson (9) Thomas, Turner (9) TD Garden
18,624 		31–22
54 February 9 @ Milwaukee L 111–112 Bradley, Crowder (18) Jared Sullinger (11) Evan Turner (10) BMO Harris Bradley Center
13,215 		31–23
55 February 10 L.A. Clippers W 139–134 (OT) Isaiah Thomas (36) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (11) TD Garden
18,186 		32–23
All-Star Break
56 February 19 @ Utah L 93–111 Isaiah Thomas (25) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (6) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,911 		32–24
57 February 21 @ Denver W 121–101 Isaiah Thomas (22) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (12) Pepsi Center
16,065 		33–24
58 February 22 @ Minnesota L 122–124 Jae Crowder (27) Jae Crowder (9) Isaiah Thomas (9) Target Center
11,639 		33–25
59 February 25 Milwaukee W 112–107 Isaiah Thomas (27) Jared Sullinger (10) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
18,157 		34–25
60 February 27 Miami W 101–89 Marcus Smart (15) Jared Sullinger (12) Evan Turner (9) TD Garden
18,624 		35–25
61 February 29 Utah W 100–95 Jae Crowder (22) Johnson, Sullinger (9) Isaiah Thomas (9) TD Garden
17,680 		36–25
March : 7–7 (home: 5–2; road: 2–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
62 March 2 Portland W 116–93 Isaiah Thomas (30) Smart, Sullinger (11) Evan Turner (5) TD Garden
18,624 		37–25
63 March 4 New York W 105–104 Isaiah Thomas (32) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (8) TD Garden
18,624 		38–25
64 March 5 @ Cleveland L 103–120 Isaiah Thomas (27) Jared Sullinger (13) Avery Bradley (5) Quicken Loans Arena
20,562 		38–26
65 March 9 Memphis W 116–96 Isaiah Thomas (22) Tyler Zeller (7) Evan Turner (8) TD Garden
17,790 		39–26
66 March 11 Houston L 98–102 Isaiah Thomas (30) Jared Sullinger (12) Evan Turner (9) TD Garden
18,624 		39–27
67 March 15 @ Indiana L 98–103 Isaiah Thomas (21) Jared Sullinger (11) Isaiah Thomas (8) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
17,118 		39–28
68 March 16 Oklahoma City L 109–130 Isaiah Thomas (29) Amir Johnson (12) Amir Johnson (5) TD Garden
18,624 		39–29
69 March 18 @ Toronto L 91–105 Isaiah Thomas (20) Amir Johnson (6) Terry Rozier (5) Air Canada Centre
19,800 		39–30
70 March 20 @ Philadelphia W 120–105 Isaiah Thomas (26) Jared Sullinger (13) Isaiah Thomas (8) Wells Fargo Center
15,103 		40–30
71 March 21 Orlando W 107–96 Isaiah Thomas (28) Amir Johnson (11) Isaiah Thomas (7) TD Garden
18,624 		41–30
72 March 23 Toronto W 91–79 Isaiah Thomas (23) Amir Johnson (13) Evan Turner (7) TD Garden
18,624 		42–30
73 March 26 @ Phoenix W 102–99 Isaiah Thomas (28) Evan Turner (11) Marcus Smart (4) Talking Stick Resort Arena
18,055 		43–30
74 March 28 @ L.A. Clippers L 90–114 Isaiah Thomas (24) Jared Sullinger (11) Marcus Smart (4) Staples Center
19,258 		43–31
75 March 31 @ Portland L 109–116 Isaiah Thomas (24) Crowder, Sullinger (10) Jared Sullinger (5) Moda Center
19,393 		43–32
April : 5–2 (home: 3–1; road: 2–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
76 April 1 @ Golden State W 109–106 Isaiah Thomas (22) Jared Sullinger (12) Isaiah Thomas (6) Oracle Arena
19,596 		44–32
77 April 3 @ L.A. Lakers W 107–100 Isaiah Thomas (26) Amir Johnson (13) Isaiah Thomas (6) Staples Center
18,997 		45–32
78 April 6 New Orleans W 104–97 Isaiah Thomas (32) Amir Johnson (7) Isaiah Thomas (8) TD Garden
18,624 		46–32
79 April 8 Milwaukee W 124–109 Tyler Zeller (26) Jonas Jerebko (7) Evan Turner (9) TD Garden
18,624 		47–32
80 April 9 @ Atlanta L 107–118 Marcus Smart (19) Amir Johnson (8) Isaiah Thomas (6) Philips Arena
19,257 		47–33
81 April 11 Charlotte L 100–114 Bradley, Thomas (17) Kelly Olynyk (11) Jared Sullinger (5) TD Garden
18,624 		47–34
82 April 13 Miami W 98–88 Isaiah Thomas (32) Amir Johnson (7) Isaiah Thomas (6) TD Garden
18,624 		48–34
2015–16 season schedule

Roster

2015–16 Boston Celtics roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
PG 0 Bradley, Avery Injured 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1990–11–26 Texas
SF 99 Crowder, Jae 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1990–07–06 Marquette
SG 30 Holland, John 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1988–11–06 Boston University
SG 28 Hunter, R. J. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1993–10–24 Georgia State
PF 8 Jerebko, Jonas 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 231 lb (105 kg) 1987–03–02 Sweden
PF 90 Johnson, Amir 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1987–05–01 Westchester HS (CA)
PF 55 Mickey, Jordan 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1994–07–09 LSU
C 41 Olynyk, Kelly 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 238 lb (108 kg) 1991–04–19 Gonzaga
PG 12 Rozier, Terry 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1994–03–17 Louisville
PG 36 Smart, Marcus 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 227 lb (103 kg) 1994–03–06 Oklahoma State
PF 7 Sullinger, Jared 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 260 lb (118 kg) 1992–03–04 Ohio State
PG 4 Thomas, Isaiah 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1989–02–07 Washington
SF 11 Turner, Evan 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1988–10–27 Ohio State
SG 13 Young, James 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1995–08–16 Kentucky
C 44 Zeller, Tyler 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 253 lb (115 kg) 1990–01–17 North Carolina
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: 2016–04–11

Playoffs

Game log

2016 playoff game log
Total: 2–4 (Home: 2–1; Road: 0–3)
First Round: 2–4 (home: 2–1; road: 0–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 April 16 @ Atlanta L 101–102 Isaiah Thomas (27) Jae Crowder (10) Isaiah Thomas (8) Philips Arena
18,980 		0–1
2 April 19 @ Atlanta L 72–89 Isaiah Thomas (16) Amir Johnson (8) Crowder, Smart, Turner (3) Philips Arena
18,972 		0–2
3 April 22 Atlanta W 111–103 Isaiah Thomas (42) Jonas Jerebko (12) Evan Turner (7) TD Garden
18,624 		1–2
4 April 24 Atlanta W 104–95 (OT) Isaiah Thomas (28) Jonas Jerebko (10) Thomas, Turner (6) TD Garden
18,624 		2–2
5 April 26 @ Atlanta L 83–110 Evan Turner (15) Jonas Jerebko (8) Terry Rozier (4) Philips Arena
18,987 		2–3
6 April 28 Atlanta L 92–104 Isaiah Thomas (25) Smart, Turner (7) Isaiah Thomas (10) TD Garden
18,624 		2–4
2016 playoff schedule

Transactions

Trades

July 14, 2015
 To Boston Celtics[2]
Perry Jones 		To Oklahoma City Thunder
2018 Second Round Draft Pick
July 27, 2015
 To Boston Celtics[3]
Zoran Dragić
Future Second Round Draft Pick 		To Miami Heat
Conditional Future Second Round Draft Pick
July 27, 2015
 To Boston Celtics[4]
David Lee 		To Golden State Warriors
Gerald Wallace
Chris Babb

Free agents

Re-signed

Player Signed Former team
Jonas Jerebko[5] Signed 2-year contract worth $10 million Boston Celtics
Jae Crowder[6] Signed 5-year contract worth $35 million Boston Celtics

Additions

Player Signed Former team
Amir Johnson[7] Signed 2-year contract worth $24 million Toronto Raptors

Subtractions

Player Reason Current team
Phil Pressey[8] Waived Phoenix Suns
Zoran Dragić[9] Waived Khimki
David Lee[10] Waived Dallas Mavericks

References

  1. ^ "Season Ticket Membership". Boston Celtics. National Basketball Association. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Boston Celtics Complete Trade with Oklahoma City Thunder". nba.com/celtics. July 14, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  3. ^ "Boston Celtics Complete Trade with Miami Heat". nba.com/celtics. July 27, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "Boston Celtics Acquire David Lee". nba.com/celtics. July 27, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  5. ^ "Boston Celtics Resign Jonas Jerebko". nba.com/celtics. July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "Boston Celtics Re-Sign Jae Crowder". nba.com/celtics. July 27, 2015. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  7. ^ "Boston Celtics Sign Amir Johnson". nba.com/celtics. July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  8. ^ "Celtics Waive Phil Pressey". nba.com/celtics. July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  9. ^ "Celtics Waive Zoran Dragic". nba.com/celtics. August 10, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "Mavericks sign free agent David Lee". mavs.com. February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
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