Throughout their seven decades (and counting) of existence, the Boston Celtics have amassed a league-record 17 titles and scored a ton of points in NBA postseason play.
Over the years, the Celtics have received support from some of the all-time greats, including multiple players who are considered among the best to have ever played the game. Even the most devoted Celtics supporters find it difficult to rank the top ten scorers for Boston in the postseason. There are many to pick from, including the golden age of the 1960s, the mid-1970s comeback, the three titles in the 1980s, and the most recent banner in 2008.
After speculating on your own about Boston’s playoff scoring leaders, proceed to the bottom to assess your performance.
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In the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-109 victory in the opening game of the NBA championship playoff series at the Boston Garden on May 28, 1984 in Boston, Dennis Johnson of the Boston Celtics, right, drives toward the hoop around Magic Johnson of the Lakers, left. By Mike Kullen/AP
Al McGuire (16) of the New York Knickerbockers attempts to regain his footing after getting knocked by Boston Celtics left guard Bob Cousy (14), during the first quarter of the 1954 pro basketball playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Fred Schaus of the Knicks is in the center background (17). By Matty Zimmerman/AP
Date unknown; Cincinnati, Ohio; forward Tom Heinsohn (15) of the Boston Celtics drives against forward Bob Boozer (13), of the Cincinnati Royals. USA TODAY Sports’ Malcolm Emmon
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2,673 Bill Russell
During an NBA basketball finals game at the Forum in Los Angeles on May 5, 1969, Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts to shoot against Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics. From 1959 to 1987, the Celtics and Lakers faced off ten times in the NBA Finals, with the Celtics taking the first eight meetings. Counting playoffs, they participated in over thirty games between 1983 and 1987. AP Image/File
Parish of Robert: 2,683
On May 4, 1992, during the first quarter of the Boston Celtics’ NBA playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio, center Robert Parish (00) of the Boston team shoots over Mike Sanders (33). In the series, the Cavs are up 1-0. AP image by Jeff Glidden
Paul Pierce (2,843)
Sam Jones (2,909)
During the fourth quarter of their NBA playoff game at Boston Garden on April 27, 1969, Los Angeles Lakers Wilt Chamberlain (13) and Boston Celtics Bailey Howell (18) and Sam Jones (24) maneuver to seize possession of the lost ball. Although winning 111-105, the Celtics are now down 2 games to 1 in the finals. Robert Parish, AP Photo/Frank C. Curtin: 2,683
Center Robert Parish (00) of the Boston Celtics shoots over Mike Sanders (33), during the first quarter of the team’s NBA playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio, May 4, 1992. The Cavs are leading the series 1-0. Photo by Jeff Glidden for AP
Paul Pierce (2,843)
3,776 John Havlicek
John Havlicek of Boston drives to the basket for two baskets in the NBA title playoff game versus the Lakers on May 3, 1968, in Los Angeles. Seven-foot-tall Mel Counts tries to stop him. Left: Jerry West of the Lakers. After winning 124-109, Boston won 4 games to 2. AP Image/HF
3,182 Kevin McHale
Celtics of Boston At Boston Garden on Sunday, June 8, 1986, in Houston, Texas, during the second period of the NBA Championship, Kevin McHale, left, stuffs the ball while Houston Rocket Akeem Olajuwon, right, works the play. AP Image
Larry Bird (3,897)
Sixers In Game 4 of the best-of-seven NBA semi-final playoff series at Philadelphia on April 26, 1980, Julius Erving, right, dunks under Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics to score two of his thirty points. Philadelphia took a three-game lead after winning the game 102-90. AP Image
