NBA

Boston Celtics 1988-89

42-40 (0.512) Eliminated: First Round

1988-89 champion: Detroit Pistons (4-0) MVP: Magic Johnson Finals MVP: Joe Dumars

Season Story

The 1988-89 Boston Celtics finished 42-40 (.512), ranking 15th of 25 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the First Round.

Kevin McHale led the roster at 22.5 points per game, with Larry Bird adding 19.3.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

89.6 PPG

36.7 RPG

21.5 APG

Kevin McHale 22.5 PPG 8.2 RPG · 2.2 APG · 78 GP

Larry Bird 19.3 PPG 6.2 RPG · 4.8 APG · 6 GP

Robert Parish 18.6 PPG 12.4 RPG · 2.2 APG · 80 GP

Reggie Lewis 18.5 PPG 4.7 RPG · 2.7 APG · 81 GP

Dennis Johnson 10.0 PPG 2.6 RPG · 6.6 APG · 72 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Kevin McHale	78	22.5	8.2	2.2
Larry Bird	6	19.3	6.2	4.8
Robert Parish	80	18.6	12.4	2.2
Reggie Lewis	81	18.5	4.7	2.7
Dennis Johnson	72	10.0	2.6	6.6
Jim Paxson	57	8.6	1.3	1.9
Brian Shaw	82	8.6	4.6	5.8
Kevin Gamble	44	4.2	1.0	0.8
Otis Birdsong	13	2.8	1.0	0.7
Ronnie Grandison	72	2.5	1.3	0.6
Mark Acres	62	2.2	2.4	0.3
Ramon Rivas	28	1.4	0.9	0.1