NBA
Boston Celtics 1955-56
1955-56 champion: Philadelphia Warriors (4-1) MVP: Bob Pettit
Season Story
The 1955-56 Boston Celtics finished 39-33 (.542), the league's second-best record that season.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Bill Sharman led the roster at 19.9 points per game, with Bob Cousy adding 18.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.9 PPG
57.5 RPG
25.4 APG
Key Players
Jack Nichols 14.3 PPG 10.4 RPG · 2.7 APG · 60 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Sharman | 72 | 19.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Bob Cousy | 72 | 18.8 | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| Ed Macauley | 71 | 17.5 | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Jack Nichols | 60 | 14.3 | 10.4 | 2.7 |
| Jim Loscutoff | 71 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 0.9 |
| Arnie Risen | 68 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
| Ernie Barrett | 72 | 7.0 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Dick Hemric | 71 | 7.0 | 5.6 | 0.8 |
| Togo Palazzi | 63 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Dwight Morrison | 71 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 0.7 |