NBA

Boston Celtics 1952-53

46-25 (0.648) Eliminated: Semifinal round

1952-53 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-1)

Season Story

The 1952-53 Boston Celtics finished 46-25 (.648), ranking 4th of 10 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.

Ed Macauley led the roster at 20.3 points per game, with Bob Cousy adding 19.8.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

88.2 PPG

48.9 RPG

23.7 APG

Ed Macauley 20.3 PPG 9.1 RPG · 4.1 APG · 69 GP

Bob Cousy 19.8 PPG 6.3 RPG · 7.7 APG · 71 GP

Bill Sharman 16.2 PPG 4.1 RPG · 2.7 APG · 71 GP

Bob Harris 7.4 PPG 6.9 RPG · 1.4 APG · 70 GP

Bob Brannum 6.8 PPG 7.6 RPG · 2.1 APG · 71 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Ed Macauley	69	20.3	9.1	4.1
Bob Cousy	71	19.8	6.3	7.7
Bill Sharman	71	16.2	4.1	2.7
Bob Harris	70	7.4	6.9	1.4
Bob Brannum	71	6.8	7.6	2.1
Chuck Cooper	70	6.5	6.3	1.6
Bob Donham	71	6.4	3.4	2.2
John Mahnken	69	2.8	2.6	1.1
Kenny Rollins	43	2.3	1.0	1.1
Gene Conley	39	2.3	4.4	0.5
Francis Mahoney	6	2.0	1.2	0.2