NBA
Boston Celtics 1953-54
1953-54 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)
Season Story
The 1953-54 Boston Celtics finished 42-30 (.583), ranking 5th of 9 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Bob Cousy led the roster at 19.2 points per game, with Ed Macauley adding 18.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
82.7 PPG
45.5 RPG
23.5 APG
Key Players
Don Barksdale 7.3 PPG 5.5 RPG · 1.9 APG · 63 GP
Bob Harris 5.9 PPG 7.3 RPG · 1.3 APG · 71 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 72 | 19.2 | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Ed Macauley | 71 | 18.9 | 8.0 | 3.8 |
| Bill Sharman | 72 | 16.0 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Don Barksdale | 63 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 1.9 |
| Bob Harris | 71 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 1.3 |
| Bob Donham | 68 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Bob Brannum | 71 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 2.0 |
| Chuck Cooper | 70 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.1 |
| Ed Mikan | 9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Ernie Barrett | 59 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 |