#2 – Boston Celtics
1986 NBA Champions
Number 2 Seed: Eastern Conference
“I think this is the greatest team that I’ve ever been associated with, especially over a long season. They just produced every time they had to” – Red Auerbach
The 1986 Boston Celtics are widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA teams ever. After winning the NBA title in 1984, the Celtics made it back to the NBA Finals in 1985, only to lose to their arch-rival, the LA Lakers in six games. In the off season, the Celtics acquired former NBA MVP Bill Walton to play a sixth man role, as the prime of his career was cut short due to injuries. Once the season started, it was clear, the Boston Celtics were the best team in the NBA. The chemistry was incredible, and Larry Bird played on another level. The Celtics dominated the 1985/86 season, winning 67 games and going 40-1 at home. Larry Bird took home NBA MVP honors for the third straight season. Once the playoffs started, the Celtics took care things by going 11-1 in the first three rounds and advancing to their third straight NBA Finals. In the NBA Finals, the Celtics beat Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets in six games to win the 1986 NBA Championship. Larry Bird wins NBA Finals MVP and NBA MVP for the second time in his career (1984)
1986 Playoff Stats
Playoff Record: 15 wins, 3 losses
Points Per Game: 114.1 | Opponents PPG: 104.1 | Difference: +10.3
Offensive Rating: 115.0 | Defensive Rating: 104.6 | Difference: +10.4
Full 1986 Celtics Stats available here
The Real MVP
NBA 2K17 Roster & Ratings
Bold indicates starter
SF – Larry Bird (97)
PF – Kevin McHale (90)
PG – Dennis Johnson (85)
C – Robert Parish (85)
SG – Danny Ainge (80)
C – Bill Walton (78)
SF – Scott Wedmen (77)
PG – Sam Vincent (74)
SG – Rick Carlisle (73)
C – Greg Kite (73)
SF – S. Williams (71)
PG – Jerry Sichting (70)
PF – D. Bon Salle (70)
2K17 Tournament Results
First Round (Best-of-7)
(2) 1986 Boston Celtics vs (7) ’65 Celtics or (8) ’04 Pistons
Results coming 8/31/17
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