Celtics 36-36 Finish 7th in NBA Eastern Conference

2021-22 Boston Celtics Season Recap

Team Stats and Player Performance

The 2021-22 Boston Celtics finished the regular season with a record of 36-36, good for seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics qualified for the playoffs but lost in the first round to the Brooklyn Nets in four games.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in scoring this season, averaging 26.9 points per game. Jaylen Brown and Al Horford also averaged more than 20 points per game for the Celtics.

The Celtics ranked 16th in the NBA in offensive rating and 11th in defensive rating. They were led by strong seasons from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford.

However, the Celtics struggled with injuries to key players throughout the season. Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, and Robert Williams III all missed significant time due to injuries.

The Celtics will look to bounce back from a disappointing season and contend for an NBA championship in 2022-23.