NBA

Boston Celtics 1972-73

68-14 (0.829) Eliminated: Conference Finals

1972-73 champion: New York Knicks (4-1) MVP: Dave Cowens Finals MVP: Willis Reed

Season Story

The 1972-73 Boston Celtics finished 68-14 (.829), the best record in the league that season.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals.

John Havlicek led the roster at 23.8 points per game, with Dave Cowens adding 20.5.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

112.6 PPG

58.5 RPG

28.2 APG

John Havlicek 23.8 PPG 7.1 RPG · 6.6 APG · 80 GP

Dave Cowens 20.5 PPG 16.2 RPG · 4.1 APG · 82 GP

Jojo White 19.7 PPG 5.0 RPG · 6.1 APG · 82 GP

Paul Silas 13.3 PPG 13.0 RPG · 3.1 APG · 80 GP

Don Chaney 13.1 PPG 5.7 RPG · 2.8 APG · 79 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
John Havlicek	80	23.8	7.1	6.6
Dave Cowens	82	20.5	16.2	4.1
Jojo White	82	19.7	5.0	6.1
Paul Silas	80	13.3	13.0	3.1
Don Chaney	79	13.1	5.7	2.8
Don Nelson	72	10.8	4.4	1.4
Steve Kuberski	78	4.4	2.5	0.3
Paul Westphal	60	4.1	1.1	1.1
Arthur Williams	81	3.2	2.2	2.9
Hank Finkel	76	2.4	2.0	0.3
Thomas Sanders	59	2.0	1.5	0.5
Mark Minor	4	1.2	1.0	0.5