1979–80 Boston Celtics season
| 1979–80 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
| Larry Bird's rookie season | |
| Head coach | Bill Fitch |
| General manager | Red Auerbach |
| Arena |
Boston Garden Hartford Civic Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 61–21 (.744) |
| Place |
Division: 1st (Atlantic) Conference: 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Finals (eliminated 1-4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | WBZ-TV, WATR |
| Radio | WBZ Radio, WTIC |
The 1979–80 Boston Celtics season was the 34th season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bolstered by the play of Rookie Larry Bird, the Celtics improved by 32 wins from the previous year (at the time the largest turnaround in NBA History).
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