NBA
Boston Celtics 1951-52
1951-52 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)
Season Story
The 1951-52 Boston Celtics finished 39-27 (.591), ranking 4th of 10 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Bob Cousy led the roster at 21.7 points per game, with Ed Macauley adding 19.2.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
91.2 PPG
50.4 RPG
24.5 APG
Key Players
Bob Donham 8.3 PPG 5.0 RPG · 3.5 APG · 66 GP
Chuck Cooper 8.2 PPG 7.6 RPG · 2.0 APG · 66 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 66 | 21.7 | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Ed Macauley | 66 | 19.2 | 8.0 | 3.5 |
| Bill Sharman | 63 | 10.7 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Bob Donham | 66 | 8.3 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Chuck Cooper | 66 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 2.0 |
| Bob Harris | 66 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 1.8 |
| Bob Brannum | 66 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Horace McKinney | 63 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| John Mahnken | 60 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Dick Dickey | 45 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 |