| 1971–72 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Division Champions | |
| Head coach | Tom Heinsohn |
| General manager | Red Auerbach |
| Arena | Boston Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 56–26 (.683) |
| Place |
Division: 1st (Atlantic) Conference: 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Conference Finals (Eliminated 1–4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1971-72 NBA season was the Celtics' 26th season in the NBA.
(A1) Boston Celtics vs. (C2) Atlanta Hawks: Celtics win series 4-2
(A1) Boston Celtics vs. (A2) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 4-1