2008–09 Boston Celtics season

Season of National Basketball Association team the Boston Celtics March 2026 Boston Celtics yes 2009 62 20 Atlantic 1 2 Doc Rivers Danny Ainge Danny Ainge Boston Basketball Partners L.L.C. TD Banknorth Garden Conference Semifinals(lost to Magic 3–4) BOS CSN New England WEEI The 2008–09 Boston Celtics season was the 63rd season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They started the season as the defending NBA champions, where they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in six games, winning their seventeenth NBA championship, as well as marking their ninth series victory over the Lakers in the NBA Finals. The Celtics started the season 27–2, which surpassed a mark set by the 1966–67 Philadelphia 76ers for the best two-loss start in NBA history.https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0DE4DE153CF937A15751C1A96E9C8B63 Celtics Make It 19 Straight. Lakers Await The New York Times December 24, 2008 This run also included a 19-game winning streak, which improved a Celtics franchise record set in 1981–82. However, the Celtics lost seven out of the following nine games, and eventually finished with a 62–20 record. The Celtics had the fifth best team offensive rating in the NBA.https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced/?sort=OFF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2008-09&SeasonType=Regular%20Season Offensive Rating NBA.com April 30, 2021 The team's star power forward Kevin Garnett suffered a season-ending injury in February.https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=290219026 https://web.archive.org/web/20190103110243/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=290219026 dead January 3, 2019 Celtics vs. Jazz - Game Recap - February 19, 2009 - ESPN ESPN.com en 2019-06-14 Despite not having Garnett, they defeated the Chicago Bulls in the first round in seven games, However, they lost to the Orlando Magic in the conference semifinals in seven games, eliminating them from the playoffs. The Magic would go on to the NBA Finals, their second NBA Finals appearance, only to lose to last year's Finals runner-up, the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Until 2024, this was the last time that the Celtics won 60 or more games. Key dates June 26: The 2008 NBA draft took place in New York City. July 1: The free agency period started. October 8: The pre-season started with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. October 28: The regular season started with a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which Boston won 90–85. December 11: Recorded the best season start in franchise history, starting at 21–2.Big 3 carry streaking Celtics to 13th straight win, Associated Press, December 11, 2008 December 23: Recorded the longest winning streak in franchise history at 19, and the best season start in NBA history with 27–2. Summary NBA Draft 2008 2008 NBA draft On June 26, the Celtics selected shooting guard J. R. Giddens with the 30th and center Semih Erden with the 60th overall picks in the 2008 NBA draft, and traded cash considerations in exchange for small forward Bill Walker, who had been selected by the Washington Wizards with the 47th overall pick. Giddens had worked out with the Celtics before the draft for three days, and received praises from head coach Doc Rivers, who thought he could fight for minutes on the team right away.Julian Benbow, Taking a shot with J.R., The Boston Globe, June 27, 2008. He was already familiar with future teammates Leon Powe and Kendrick Perkins, who were his teammates at the 2003 McDonald's High School All-American Game. Walker was considered a lottery pick,Mark Murphy, Danny Ainge again busy late, Boston Herald, June 27, 2008. but suffered the third knee injury in his career during a workout at the Golden State Warriors facility on June 15.Gary Parrish, K-State's Walker injures knee in draft workout https://archive.today/20120709100334/http://cbs.sportsline.com/collegebasketball/story/10867597/rss July 9, 2012 , CBSSports.com, June 16, 2008. However, he remained in the draft despite the injury,Walker stays in draft, despite knee; UCLA's Mbah a Moute, too, ESPN.com, June 16, 2008. and was expected to have minor surgery in July that would keep him out for three to four weeks.Marc J. Spears, Walker looking to trade in his run of bad luck, The Boston Globe, June 29, 2008.Marc J. Spears, Walker to have surgery, The Boston Globe, July 1, 2008. Erden was not expected to join the roster this season, and was seen by general manager Danny Ainge as their first-round pick in 2009. Free agency The Celtics headed into the off-season with several free agents and tried to gather a group to repeat as the NBA Champions, with a key decision on unrestricted free agent James Posey,Steve Bulpett, Celts drafting offseason plan, Boston Herald, June 28, 2008. who, in a widely anticipated move,Chris Forsberg, Posey to opt out today, The Boston Globe, June 30, 2008. opted out of the second and final year of his contract with the Celtics on June 30,Marc J. Spears, Posey out; offer to Allen?, The Boston Globe, June 30, 2008. but stated that he wanted to return to the Celtics on a new contract. P.J. Brown, who made key contributions during the 2008 NBA Playoffs, was leaning towards retirement,Marc J. Spears, Ainge braces for free agency, The Boston Globe, June 25, 2008. and the status of restricted free agent Tony Allen remained uncertain after the first-round selection of J. R. Giddens, who was seen as a possible replacement. Later it was revealed that the Celtics did not extend a qualifying offer to Allen, making him an unrestricted free agent.Marc J. Spears, Posey is Celtics' top target, The Boston Globe, July 1, 2008. The Celtics also hoped to keep unrestricted free agent Eddie House, and decisions were to be made on unrestricted free agents Sam Cassell and Scot Pollard.Marc J. Spears, Might 'The Birdman' cometh?, The Boston Globe, June 29, 2008. The Celtics were interested in small forward Corey Maggette as a replacement for James Posey, but Maggette signed with the Golden State Warriors on a much higher contract than the Celtics were able to offer, which added to the urgency to re-sign Posey.Marc J. Spears, Posey officially on market, The Boston Globe, July 9, 2008. On July 11, the Celtics addressed their need for a backup center by signing Patrick O'Bryant to a 2-year, $3 million contract,Marc J. Spears, Celtics get their 'big', The Boston Globe, July 12, 2008. after he had an impressive workout with the team a week earlier,Steve Bulpett, C's make big move, Boston Herald, July 12, 2008. and consequently ruled out the return of Scot Pollard and P.J. Brown. Eventually, James Posey signed with the New Orleans Hornets on July 16, since the Celtics were reluctant to offer him more than a three-year deal at the mid-level exception.Marc J. Spears, Posey bolts Celtics for Hornets, The Boston Globe, July 17, 2008.Marc Stein, Posey agrees to four-year deal with Hornets, ESPN.com, July 16, 2008. Compensating for the loss of Posey,Frank Dell'Apa, Allen will be ready to jump in, The Boston Globe, July 24, 2008. the Celtics re-signed Tony Allen to a 2-year, $5 million contract, and were also able to re-sign Eddie House to a 2-year, $5.6 million contract, using the mid-level exception only on House.Frank Dell'Apa, Celtics rebound, re-sign Allen, House, Boston Globe, July 22, 2008. On August 22, the Celtics signed small forward Darius Miles, who was forced to sit out the previous two seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee and thought to have a career-ending injury,Miles, thought to have career-ending injury, signs with Celtics, ESPN.com, August 22, 2008. to a non-guaranteed contract,Marc J. Spears, Celtics bring in Miles, The Boston Globe, August 22, 2008. and expected him to fight for a roster spot at training camp.Celtics sign Darius Miles, Boston Herald, August 22, 2008. He worked out twice with the team and impressed with his health and attitude, but would sit out the first ten games of the regular season for violating the league's substance abuse policy if he made the roster.Ian Thomsen, A onetime phenom, Miles trying for unprecedented comeback, Sports Illustrated, July 17, 2008.Marc Stein, Warriors want Williams, Miles wants in, Smith wants out, ESPN.com, July 19, 2008. This signing ultimately put the roster up to the league maximum of 15 players, of which 14 players had fully guaranteed contracts. On September 29, the first day of training camp, Sam Cassell re-signed with the team, which put the roster one player over the maximum.Frank Dell'Apa, Repeat performance would suit Cassell, The Boston Globe, September 30, 2008. On October 20, Miles was waived, a move which finalized the roster for the start of the season.Gary Dzen, Celtics waive Miles, The Boston Globe, October 20, 2008. On February 27, Stephon Marbury signed with the Celtics. In the following season he was offered a one-year contract for the veteran's minimum for $1.3 million but declined the contract.https://nypost.com/2009/10/16/marbury-rips-knicks-coach-says-hell-sit-out-season/ Marbury rips Knicks, coach, says he'll sit out season Berman Marc October 16, 2009 nypost.com Draft picks 2008 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/Team 1 30 J. R. Giddens SG United States New Mexico 2 60 Semih Erden C Fenerbahçe Ülker January 2013 Roster Boston Celtics 2008–09 20 Ray Allen SG 6 5 205 UConn 1975-07-20 42 Tony Allen basketball SG 6 4 213 Oklahoma State 1982-01-11 11 Glen Davis basketball CF 6 9 289 LSU 1986-01-01 5 Kevin Garnett FC 6 11 253 Farragut Academy (IL) 1976-05-19 4 J. R. Giddens GF 6 5 215 New Mexico 1985-02-13 50 Eddie House PG 6 1 175 Arizona State 1978-04-15 8 Stephon Marbury PG 6 2 205 Georgia Tech 1977-02-20 7 Mikki Moore C 7 0 225 Nebraska 1975-04-11 43 Kendrick Perkins C 6 10 280 Clifton J. Ozen HS (TX) 1984-11-10 34 Paul Pierce GF 6 7 235 Kansas 1977-10-13 0 Leon Powe PF 6 8 240 Berkeley 1984-01-22 13 Gabe Pruitt SG 6 4 170 USC 1986-04-19 9 Rajon Rondo PG 6 1 171 Kentucky 1986-02-22 44 Brian Scalabrine CF 6 9 235 USC 1978-03-18 12 Bill Walker Henry Walker (basketball) SF 6 6 220 Kansas State 1988-09-10 Doc Rivers Kevin Eastman Armond Hill Mike Longabardi Clifford Ray Tom Thibodeau https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BOS/2009.html February 24, 2009 Regular season Standings BOS BOS Game log Boston Celtics 2009 Total: 62–20 (home: 35–6; road: 27–14) Boston Celtics October yes 2 0 0 0 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 1 | October 28 | Cleveland | 20081028 CLEBOS 90 85 | Paul Pierce (27) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Rajon Rondo (6) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 1–0 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 2 | October 31 | Chicago | 20081031 CHIBOS 96 80 | Kevin Garnett (18) | Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins (10) | Rajon Rondo (6) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 2–0 Boston Celtics November 7 1 7 1 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | November 1 | @ Indiana | 20081101 BOSIND 79 95 | Kevin Garnett (18) | Kevin Garnett (14) | Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo (4) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,165 | 2–1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 4 | November 4 | @ Houston | 20081104 BOSHOU 103 99 | Ray Allen (29) | Kevin Garnett (11) | Rajon Rondo (7) | Toyota Center18,291 | 3–1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 5 | November 5 | @ Oklahoma City | 20081105 BOSOKC 96 83 | Paul Pierce (20) | Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Kendrick Perkins (9) | Rajon Rondo (11) | Ford Center19,136 | 4–1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 6 | November 7 | Milwaukee | 20081107 MILBOS 101 89 | Paul Pierce (18) | Paul Pierce (10) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 5–1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 7 | November 9 | @ Detroit | 20081109 BOSDET 88 76 | Tony Allen (23) | Kevin Garnett (12) | Rajon Rondo (5) | The Palace of Auburn Hills22,076 | 6–1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 8 | November 10 | Toronto | 20081110 TORBOS 94 87 | Paul Pierce (36) | Kevin Garnett (10) | Paul Pierce (4) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 7–1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 9 | November 12 | Atlanta | 20081112 ATLBOS 103 102 | Paul Pierce (34) | Kevin Garnett (12) | Rajon Rondo (10) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 8–1 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 10 | November 14 | Denver | 20081114 DENBOS 85 94 | Ray Allen (26) | Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins (9) | Rajon Rondo (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 8–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 11 | November 15 | @ Milwaukee | 20081115 BOSMIL 102 97 1 | Paul Pierce (28) | Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett (7) | Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo (6) | Bradley Center17,952 | 9–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 12 | November 18 | New York | 20081118 NYKBOS 110 101 | Paul Pierce (22) | Paul Pierce, Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo (8) | Rajon Rondo (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 10–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 13 | November 20 | Detroit | 20081120 DETBOS 98 80 | Rajon Rondo (18) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 11–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 14 | November 21 | @ Minnesota | 20081121 BOSMIN 95 78 | Kevin Garnett (17) | Paul Pierce, Leon Powe (11) | Ray Allen (6) | Target Center19,107 | 12–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 15 | November 23 | @ Toronto | 20081123 BOSTOR 118 103 | Ray Allen (21) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Kevin Garnett (5) | Air Canada Centre19,800 | 13–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 16 | November 26 | Golden State | 20081126 GSWBOS 119 111 | Ray Allen (25) | Kevin Garnett (13) | Rajon Rondo (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 14–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 17 | November 28 | Philadelphia | 20081128 PHIBOS 102 78 | Ray Allen (23) | Kendrick Perkins (7) | Rajon Rondo (12) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 15–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 18 | November 29 | @ Charlotte | 20081129 BOSCHA 89 84 | Paul Pierce (19) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Rajon Rondo (9) | Time Warner Cable Arena19,177 | 16–2 Boston Celtics December 8 0 4 3 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 19 | December 1 | Orlando | 20081201 ORLBOS 107 88 | Paul Pierce (24) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Rajon Rondo (12) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 17–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 20 | December 3 | Indiana | 20081203 INDBOS 114 96 | Ray Allen (31) | Kevin Garnett (14) | Rajon Rondo (17) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 18–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 21 | December 5 | Portland | 20081205 PORBOS 93 78 | Ray Allen (19) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Rajon Rondo (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 19–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 22 | December 7 | @ Indiana | 20081207 BOSIND 122 117 1 | Ray Allen (35) | Kevin Garnett (20) | Paul Pierce (8) | Conseco Fieldhouse16,102 | 20–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 23 | December 11 | @ Washington | 20081211 BOSWAS 122 88 | Ray Allen, Paul Pierce (22) | Kevin Garnett (12) | Paul Pierce (8) | Verizon Center20,173 | 21–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 24 | December 12 | New Orleans | 20081212 NOHBOS 94 82 | Paul Pierce (28) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Paul Pierce (6) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 22–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 25 | December 15 | Utah | 20081215 UTABOS 100 91 | Rajon Rondo (25) | Kendrick Perkins (14) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 23–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 26 | December 17 | @ Atlanta | 20081217 BOSATL 88 85 | Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce (18) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | Rajon Rondo (7) | Philips Arena18,729 | 24–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 27 | December 19 | Chicago | 20081219 CHIBOS 126 108 | Ray Allen (27) | Kendrick Perkins (8) | Rajon Rondo (15) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 25–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 28 | December 21 | New York | 20081221 NYKBOS 124 105 | Rajon Rondo (26) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Kevin Garnett (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 26–2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 29 | December 23 | Philadelphia | 20081223 PHIBOS 110 91 | Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo (18) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Paul Pierce (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 27–2 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 30 | December 25 | @ L. A. Lakers | 20081225 BOSLAL 83 92 | Kevin Garnett (22) | Paul Pierce (10) | Rajon Rondo (12) | Staples Center18,997 | 27–3 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 31 | December 26 | @ Golden State | 20081226 BOSGSW 89 99 | Paul Pierce (21) | Rajon Rondo (10) | Rajon Rondo (9) | Oracle Arena19,596 | 27–4 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 32 | December 28 | @ Sacramento | 20081228 BOSSAC 108 63 | Kevin Garnett (21) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Rajon Rondo (6) | ARCO Arena16,029 | 28–4 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 33 | December 30 | @ Portland | 20081230 BOSPOR 86 91 | Paul Pierce (28) | Kevin Garnett (8) | Rajon Rondo (7) | Rose Garden20,651 | 28–5 Boston Celtics January 6 1 5 3 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 34 | January 2 | Washington | 20090102 WASBOS 108 83 | Paul Pierce (26) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | Rajon Rondo (14) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 29–5 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 35 | January 4 | @ New York | 20090104 BOSNYK 88 100 | Paul Pierce (31) | Kevin Garnett (9) | Paul Pierce (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 29–6 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 36 | January 6 | @ Charlotte | 20090106 BOSCHA 106 114 1 | Paul Pierce (28) | Kevin Garnett (13) | Rajon Rondo (6) | Time Warner Cable Arena17,112 | 29–7 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 37 | January 7 | Houston | 20090107 HOUBOS 85 89 | Paul Pierce (26) | Kevin Garnett (8) | Ray Allen (6) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 29–8 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 38 | January 9 | @ Cleveland | 20090109 BOSCLE 83 98 | Kevin Garnett (18) | Kevin Garnett (15) | Rajon Rondo (13) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 29–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 39 | January 11 | @ Toronto | 20090111 BOSTOR 94 88 | Ray Allen (36) | Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis (11) | Rajon Rondo (11) | Air Canada Centre19,800 | 30–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 40 | January 12 | Toronto | 20090112 TORBOS 115 109 1 | Paul Pierce (39) | Kevin Garnett (12) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 31–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 41 | January 14 | New Jersey | 20090114 NJNBOS 118 86 | Paul Pierce (22) | Kevin Garnett (9) | Rajon Rondo (12) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 32–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 42 | January 17 | @ New Jersey | 20090117 BOSNJN 105 85 | Ray Allen (25) | Kevin Garnett (10) | Rajon Rondo (14) | Izod Center17,578 | 33–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 43 | January 19 | Phoenix | 20090119 PHXBOS 104 87 | Rajon Rondo (23) | Glen Davis (9) | Paul Pierce (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 34–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 44 | January 21 | @ Miami | 20090121 BOSMIA 98 83 | Ray Allen (27) | Kevin Garnett (13) | Rajon Rondo (10) | American Airlines Arena19,600 | 35–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 45 | January 22 | @ Orlando | 20090122 BOSORL 90 80 | Paul Pierce (27) | Paul Pierce (10) | Paul Pierce (4) | Amway Arena17,461 | 36–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 46 | January 25 | Dallas | 20090125 DALBOS 124 100 | Eddie House, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett (23) | Rajon Rondo (7) | Rajon Rondo (14) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 37–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 47 | January 28 | Sacramento | 20090128 SACBOS 119 100 | Eddie House (28) | Tony Allen, Kevin Garnett (8) | Rajon Rondo (9) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 38–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 48 | January 30 | @ Detroit | 20090130 BOSDET 86 78 | Kevin Garnett (22) | Kevin Garnett (9) | Rajon Rondo (12) | The Palace of Auburn Hills22,076 | 39–9 Boston Celtics February 2 2 6 2 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 49 | February 1 | Minnesota | 20090201 MINBOS 109 101 | Paul Pierce (36) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 40–9 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 50 | February 3 | @ Philadelphia | 20090203 BOSPHI 100 99 | Paul Pierce (29) | Glen Davis (11) | Rajon Rondo (8) | Wachovia Center16,831 | 41–9 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 51 | February 5 | L. A. Lakers | 20090205 LALBOS 109 110 1 | Ray Allen (22) | Kendrick Perkins (9) | Rajon Rondo (12) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 41–10 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 52 | February 6 | @ New York | 20090206 BOSNYK 110 100 | Paul Pierce (26) | Kevin Garnett (11) | Rajon Rondo (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 42–10 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 53 | February 8 | San Antonio | 20090208 SASBOS 99 105 | Kevin Garnett (26) | Kevin Garnett (12) | Rajon Rondo (16) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 42–11 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 54 | February 11 | @ New Orleans | 20090211 BOSNOH 89 77 | Paul Pierce (30) | Kevin Garnett (10) | Rajon Rondo (11) | New Orleans Arena18,080 | 43–11 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 55 | February 12 | @ Dallas | 20090212 BOSDAL 99 92 | Paul Pierce (31) | Rajon Rondo (15) | Rajon Rondo (14) | American Airlines Center20,285 | 44–11 |- align="center" | colspan="9" style="background:#bbcaff;" | All-Star Break |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 56 | February 19 | @ Utah | 20090219 BOSUTA 85 90 | Paul Pierce (20) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Rajon Rondo (7) | EnergySolutions Arena19,911 | 44–12 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 57 | February 22 | @ Phoenix | 20090222 BOSPHX 128 108 | Rajon Rondo (32) | Eddie House, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Kendrick Perkins, Leon Powe (6) | Rajon Rondo (10) | US Airways Center18,422 | 45–12 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 58 | February 23 | @ Denver | 20090223 BOSDEN 114 76 | Ray Allen (26) | Rajon Rondo (8) | Rajon Rondo (8) | Pepsi Center19,784 | 46–12 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 59 | February 25 | @ L. A. Clippers | 20090225 BOSLAC 91 93 | Paul Pierce (20) | Kendrick Perkins, Leon Powe (9) | Ray Allen (6) | Staples Center18,609 | 46–13 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 60 | February 27 | Indiana | 20090227 INDBOS 104 99 | Ray Allen (30) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Rajon Rondo (17) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 47–13 Boston Celtics March 5 2 4 4 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 61 | March 1 | Detroit | 20090301 DETBOS 95 105 | Paul Pierce (26) | Glen Davis, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Kendrick Perkins (6) | Rajon Rondo (6) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 47–14 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 62 | March 4 | @ New Jersey | 20090304 BOSNJN 115 111 | Paul Pierce (31) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo (5) | Izod Center15,791 | 48–14 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 63 | March 6 | Cleveland | 20090306 CLEBOS 105 94 | Paul Pierce (29) | Leon Powe (11) | Rajon Rondo (10) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 49–14 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 64 | March 8 | Orlando | 20090308 ORLBOS 79 86 | Ray Allen (32) | Ray Allen (9) | Paul Pierce (3) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 49–15 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 65 | March 11 | @ Miami | 20090311 BOSMIA 99 107 | Ray Allen (27) | Leon Powe (13) | Stephon Marbury (4) | American Airlines Arena19,600 | 49–16 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 66 | March 13 | Memphis | 20090313 MEMBOS 102 92 | Leon Powe (30) | Leon Powe (11) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 50–16 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 67 | March 15 | @ Milwaukee | 20090315 BOSMIL 77 86 | Kendrick Perkins (26) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Rajon Rondo (8) | Bradley Center18,134 | 50–17 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 68 | March 17 | @ Chicago | 20090317 BOSCHI 121 127 | Paul Pierce (37) | Kendrick Perkins, Mikki Moore (10) | Rajon Rondo (10) | United Center22,107 | 50–18 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 69 | March 18 | Miami | 20090318 MIABOS 112 108 1 | Paul Pierce (36) | Paul Pierce (11) | Rajon Rondo (10) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 51–18 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 70 | March 20 | @ San Antonio | 20090320 BOSSAS 80 77 | Ray Allen (19) | Paul Pierce (12) | Rajon Rondo (12) | AT&T Center18,797 | 52–18 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 71 | March 21 | @ Memphis | 20090321 BOSMEM 105 87 | Glen Davis (24) | Rajon Rondo (7) | Rajon Rondo (10) | FedExForum18,119 | 53–18 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 72 | March 23 | L. A. Clippers | 20090323 LACBOS 90 77 | Ray Allen (20) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Rajon Rondo (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 54–18 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 73 | March 25 | @ Orlando | 20090325 BOSORL 82 84 | Paul Pierce (26) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo (5) | Amway Arena17,461 | 54–19 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 74 | March 27 | @ Atlanta | 20090327 BOSATL 99 93 | Ray Allen (22) | Glen Davis (12) | Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo (5) | Philips Arena20,054 | 55–19 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 75 | March 29 | Oklahoma City | 20090329 OKCBOS 103 84 | Paul Pierce (27) | Mikki Moore (11) | Rajon Rondo (12) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 56–19 Boston Celtics April 5 0 1 1 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 76 | April 1 | Charlotte | 20090401 CHABOS 111 109 2 | Paul Pierce (32) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Rajon Rondo (9) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 57–19 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 77 | April 3 | Atlanta | 20090403 ATLBOS 104 92 | Paul Pierce (21) | Kendrick Perkins (10) | Rajon Rondo (6) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 58–19 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 78 | April 8 | New Jersey | 20090408 NJNBOS 106 104 | Rajon Rondo (31) | Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Mikki Moore (9) | Rajon Rondo, Stephon Marbury (5) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 59–19 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 79 | April 10 | Miami | 20090410 MIABOS 105 98 | Paul Pierce (28) | Rajon Rondo (10) | Rajon Rondo (12) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 60–19 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 80 | April 12 | @ Cleveland | 20090412 BOSCLE 76 107 | Paul Pierce (14) | Kendrick Perkins (6) | Rajon Rondo (6) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 60–20 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 81 | April 14 | @ Philadelphia | 20090414 BOSPHI 100 98 | Paul Pierce (31) | Kendrick Perkins (12) | Tony Allen, Stephon Marbury (5) | Wachovia Center17,752 | 61–20 |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" | 82 | April 15 | Washington | 20090415 WASBOS 115 107 | Glen Davis (21) | Leon Powe (13) | Stephon Marbury (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 62–20 bos 2009 Playoffs Game log Boston Celtics yes 2009 Boston Celtics First Round yes 3 1 1 2 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | April 18 | Chicago | 20090418 CHIBOS 103 105 1 | Rajon Rondo (29) | Rajon Rondo (9) | Rajon Rondo (7) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 0–1 |- bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | April 20 | Chicago | 20090420 CHIBOS 118 115 | Ray Allen (30) | Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins (12) | Rajon Rondo (16) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 1–1 |- bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | April 23 | @ Chicago | 20090423 BOSCHI 107 86 | Paul Pierce (24) | Rajon Rondo (11) | Glen Davis, Stephon Marbury (6) | United Center23,072 | 2–1 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | April 26 | @ Chicago | 20090426 BOSCHI 118 121 2 | Paul Pierce (29) | Glen Davis (12) | Rajon Rondo (11) | United Center23,067 | 2–2 |- bgcolor="ccffcc" | 5 | April 28 | Chicago | 20090428 CHIBOS 106 104 1 | Rajon Rondo (28) | Kendrick Perkins (19) | Rajon Rondo (16) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 3–2 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | April 30 | @ Chicago | 20090430 BOSCHI 127 128 3 | Ray Allen (51) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Rajon Rondo (19) | United Center23,430 | 3–3 |- bgcolor="ccffcc" | 7 | May 2 | Chicago | 20090502 CHIBOS 109 99 | Ray Allen (23) | Kendrick Perkins (13) | Rajon Rondo (11) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 4–3 Boston Celtics Conference Semifinals 2 2 1 2 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | May 4 | Orlando | 20090504 ORLBOS 90 95 | Paul Pierce (23) | Kendrick Perkins (16) | Rajon Rondo (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 0–1 |- bgcolor="ccffcc" | 2 | May 6 | Orlando | 20090506 ORLBOS 112 94 | Eddie House (31) | Rajon Rondo (11) | Rajon Rondo (18) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 1–1 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 8 | @ Orlando | 20090508 BOSORL 96 117 | Paul Pierce (27) | Kendrick Perkins (7) | Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo (6) | Amway Arena17,461 | 1–2 |- bgcolor="ccffcc" | 4 | May 10 | @ Orlando | 20090510 BOSORL 95 94 | Paul Pierce (27) | Rajon Rondo (14) | Ray Allen (4) | Amway Arena17,461 | 2–2 |- bgcolor="ccffcc" | 5 | May 12 | Orlando | 20090512 ORLBOS 92 88 | Glen Davis (22) | Kendrick Perkins (11) | Paul Pierce (8) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 3–2 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | May 14 | @ Orlando | 20090514 BOSORL 75 83 | Rajon Rondo (19) | Rajon Rondo (16) | Rajon Rondo (6) | Amway Arena17,461 | 3–3 |- bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 | May 17 | Orlando | 20090517 ORLBOS 82 101 | Ray Allen (23) | Kendrick Perkins (15) | Rajon Rondo (10) | TD Banknorth Garden18,624 | 3–4 bos yes 2009 Player statistics BOS 2009 Regular season Boston Celtics |- | Allen, Ray Ray Allen | 79 || 79 || 36.4 || .480 || .409 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | .952 || 3.5 || 2.8 || 0.87 || 0.16 || 18.2 |- | Allen, Tony Tony Allen | 46 || 2 || 19.3 || .482 || .222 || .725 || 2.3 || 1.4 || 1.17 || 0.50 || 7.8 |- | Davis, Glen Glen Davis | 76 || 16 || 21.5 || .442 || .400 || .730 || 4.0 || 0.9 || 0.70 || 0.25 || 7.0 |- | Garnett, Kevin Kevin Garnett | 57 || 57 || 31.1 || .531 || .250 || .841 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 8.5 || 2.5 || 1.11 || 1.19 || 15.8 |- | Giddens, J. R. J. R. Giddens | 6 || 0 || 1.3 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | .667 || .000 || .000 || 0.5 || 0.0 || 0.17 || 0.00 || 0.7 |- | House, Eddie Eddie House | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 81 || 0 || 18.3 || .445 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | .444 || .792 || 1.9 || 1.1 || 0.75 || 0.09 || 8.5 |- | Marbury, Stephon Stephon Marbury | 23 || 4 || 18.0 || .342 || .240 || .462 || 1.2 || 3.3 || 0.43 || 0.13 || 3.8 |- | Moore, Mikki Mikki Moore* | 24 || 0 || 19.0 || .600 || .000 || .737 || 4.4 || 1.0 || 0.17 || 0.21 || 4.8 |- | O'Bryant, Patrick Patrick O'Bryant* | 26 || 0 || 4.2 || .516 || .000 || .667 || 1.3 || 0.3 || 0.12 || 0.31 || 1.5 |- | Perkins, Kendrick Kendrick Perkins | 76 || 76 || 29.6 || .577 || .000 || .600 || 8.1 || 1.3 || 0.29 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 1.97 || 8.5 |- | Pierce, Paul Paul Pierce | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 81 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 81 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 37.5 || .457 || .391 || .830 || 5.6 || 3.6 || 0.99 || 0.33 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 20.5 |- | Powe, Leon Leon Powe | 70 || 7 || 17.5 || .524 || .000 || .689 || 4.9 || 0.7 || 0.34 || 0.54 || 7.7 |- | Pruitt, Gabe Gabe Pruitt | 47 || 0 || 7.8 || .307 || .292 || .810 || 0.9 || 0.8 || 0.32 || 0.06 || 2.0 |- | Rondo, Rajon Rajon Rondo | 80 || 80 || 33.0 || .505 || .313 || .642 || 5.2 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 8.2 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 1.86 || 0.14 || 11.9 |- | Scalabrine, Brian Brian Scalabrine | 39 || 8 || 12.9 || .421 || .393 || .889 || 1.3 || 0.5 || 0.18 || 0.26 || 3.5 |- | Walker, Bill Bill Walker | 29 || 0 || 7.4 || .621 || .000 || .696 || 1.0 || 0.4 || 0.21 || 0.07 || 3.0 |} *Statistics with the Boston Celtics Playoffs Boston Celtics |- | Allen, Ray Ray Allen | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || 40.4 || .403 || .350 || .948 || 3.9 || 2.6 || 1.07 || 0.36 || 18.3 |- | Allen, Tony Tony Allen | 10 || 0 || 6.0 || .500 || .000 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 1.000 || 0.9 || 0.3 || 0.20 || 0.00 || 0.9 |- | Davis, Glen Glen Davis | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || 36.4 || .491 || .000 || .710 || 5.6 || 1.8 || 1.29 || 0.57 || 15.8 |- | House, Eddie Eddie House | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || 0 || 16.6 || .519 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | .486 || .909 || 1.4 || 0.9 || 0.79 || 0.00 || 7.7 |- | Marbury, Stephon Stephon Marbury | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || 0 || 11.9 || .303 || .250 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 1.000 || 0.9 || 1.8 || 0.07 || 0.00 || 3.7 |- | Moore, Mikki Mikki Moore | 10 || 0 || 6.6 || .500 || .000 || .833 || 1.5 || 0.4 || 0.20 || 0.50 || 1.5 |- | Perkins, Kendrick Kendrick Perkins | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || 36.6 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | .575 || .000 || .667 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 11.6 || 1.4 || 0.43 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 2.64 || 11.9 |- | Pierce, Paul Paul Pierce | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || 39.7 || .430 || .333 || .842 || 5.8 || 3.1 || 1.07 || 0.36 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 21.0 |- | Powe, Leon Leon Powe | 2 || 0 || 12.0 || .429 || .000 || .667 || 4.5 || 0.0 || 0.00 || 0.00 || 5.0 |- | Pruitt, Gabe Gabe Pruitt | 4 || 0 || 2.8 || .000 || .000 || .000 || 0.0 || 0.5 || 0.00 || 0.25 || 0.0 |- | Rondo, Rajon Rajon Rondo | style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 14 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 41.2 || .417 || .250 || .657 || 9.7 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 9.8 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 2.50 || 0.21 || 16.9 |- | Scalabrine, Brian Brian Scalabrine | 12 || 0 || 20.5 || .423 || .448 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 1.000 || 2.2 || 1.0 || 0.17 || 0.42 || 5.1 |- | Walker, Bill Bill Walker | 4 || 0 || 2.5 || .000 || .000 || style="background:#efe196;color:#008040;" | 1.000 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 0.50 || 0.00 || 0.5 |} Salaries +PlayerSalaryKevin Garnett$24,751,934Ray Allen$18,388,430Paul Pierce$18,077,903Kendrick Perkins$4,578,880Brian Scalabrine$3,206,897Eddie House$2,650,000Tony Allen$2,500,000Rajon Rondo$1,315,080J.R. Giddens$957,120Leon Powe$797,581Glen Davis$711,517Gabe Pruitt$711,517Bill Walker$542,114 Awards, records and milestones Awards Week/Month Head coach Doc Rivers was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for games played in October and November.Rivers, Jackson garner Coach of Month honors https://web.archive.org/web/20081205091936/http://www.nba.com/2008/news/12/01/octnovcoachofmonth/index.html December 5, 2008 , NBA.com, December 1, 2008.Rivers Named NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the Month, Celtics.com, December 1, 2008. All-Star Ray Allen was selected to his 9th NBA All–Star Game Paul Pierce was selected to his 7th NBA All–Star Game Kevin Garnett was selected as a starter to his 12th NBA All–Star Game Season Records On February 22, Ray Allen broke the team record for consecutive free-throws made with 72, eclipsing the previous mark of 71 by Larry Bird.https://archive.today/20120907011543/http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=442842&publicationSubCategoryId=200 http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=442842&publicationSubCategoryId=200 philstar.com Rondo, Allen lead Celtics past Suns 128-108 2012-09-07 2009-02-23 With 7 blocks against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 7, Kendrick Perkins had the most blocks in a game by a Celtics player since Kevin McHale had 8 on January 9, 1987.Celtics start slow, rebound to coast by Bucks, Associated Press, November 7, 2008. With 22 points in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors on November 10, Paul Pierce had the most points in a quarter by a Celtics player since Todd Day had 24 in 1995.Frank Dell'Apa, The Truth hurts, The Boston Globe, November 11, 2008. Head coach Doc Rivers became the third coach in NBA history to win the Coach of the Month award for three straight months, joining Flip Saunders (2005–06) and Larry Brown (2002–03). Rajon Rondo had the first triple-double by a Celtics player since Paul Pierce accomplished it on February 2, 2005, in a win against the Indiana Pacers on December 3.https://archive.today/20120714220428/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281203002 Rondo's triple-double lifts Celts to 10th straight win, Associated Press, December 3, 2008. With 19 straight wins, the Celtics recorded the longest winning streak in franchise history with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 23, breaking the previous record of 18 straight wins held by the 1981 82 Celtics, and matched the fourth longest winning streak in NBA history.https://archive.today/20130103083443/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281223002 Celts now 27-2 after winning 19th straight game, Associated Press, December 23, 2008. With a 27–2 season start, the Celtics were off to the best opening in franchise history and NBA history. The Celtics matched their 6th biggest win in franchise history with a 108–63 blowout victory over the Sacramento Kings on December 28, 2008.https://archive.today/20120714091129/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281228023 Celts bounce back from back-to-back losses with rout, Associated Press, December 28, 2008. The Celtics lost four games in a row for the first time since acquiring Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.https://archive.today/20120714084448/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290109005 James dazzles on both ends to prolong Celts' struggles, Associated Press, January 9, 2009. The Celtics recorded the most points in overtime (22) in franchise history, breaking the previous record of 21 set on January 2, 1963 against the Golden State Warriors.https://archive.today/20130103072105/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290112002 Pierce, Celtics beat Raptors in overtime, Associated Press, January 12, 2009. Milestones Kevin Garnett became the youngest player (32 years, 165 days) in NBA history to reach 1,000 career games by passing Shawn Kemp (33 years, 24 days) against the Chicago Bulls on October 31.https://archive.today/20120723025947/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281031002 Garnett becomes youngest to reach 1,000 games, leads Celtics past Bulls, Associated Press, October 31, 2008.Frank Dell'Apa, Rondo's deal is extended, The Boston Globe, November 1, 2008. Paul Pierce moved up to 2nd in made free throws in Celtics history by passing Bob Cousy with a free-throw in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors on November 10. Paul Pierce moved up to 4th on Boston's all-time scoring list by passing Kevin McHale with a layup in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers on December 7.Allen's 35 helps Celts beat Pacers in OT, extend win streak, Associated Press, December 7, 2008. Kevin Garnett moved up to 26th in points in NBA history by passing Walt Bellamy with a jumper in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets on January 7.https://archive.today/20120719222400/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290107002 Wafer hits 3 to push Rockets past reeling Celtics, Associated Press, January 7, 2009.Career Leaders and Records for Points, Basketball-Reference Kevin Garnett passed 21,000 points for his career with a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors on January 12.\ Rajon Rondo completed his first career triple-double December 3, 2008 with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 17 assists. He followed up with his second career triple-double February 12, 2009 with 19 points, 15 rebounds (career high), and 14 assists. Injuries and surgeries July 2: Kendrick Perkins underwent surgery on his left strained shoulder which he injured during the 2008 NBA Finals.Mark Murphy, Celtics Notebook: Giddens goes home; no offer for Maggette; Perkins surgery, Boston Herald, July 2, 2008.Monique Walker, Operation Green, The Boston Globe, July 3, 2008. July 2: Bill Walker underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee which he suffered during a workout at the Golden State Warriors facility prior to the 2008 NBA draft on June 15, 2008. July 11: Paul Pierce had an MRI on his right knee which showed no significant problem. He suffered the injury during Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals, which was later diagnosed as a sprained MCL and a bone bruise.Steve Bulpett, Pierce's knee OK, Boston Herald, July 12, 2008. Transactions Trades June 26, 2008 To Boston CelticsThe 47th pick in the 2008 NBA draft (Bill Walker) To Washington WizardsCash considerations February 17, 2009 To Boston CelticsConditional 2nd-round draft pick and cash considerations To Los Angeles ClippersSam Cassellhttp://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/02/ainge_confirms.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090221042923/http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2009/02/ainge_confirms.html dead February 21, 2009 KG to see doctor in Boston on Saturday Boston.com February 19, 2009 To Boston CelticsConditional 2nd-round draft pick from Sacramento To Portland Trail BlazersPatrick O'Bryanthttp://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press021909-obryant-trade.html Celtics Trade O'Bryant NBA.com Free agents 52% Additions Player Signed Former team Patrick O'Bryant July 16http://www.nba.com/transactions/jul2008_transactions.html NBA.com: July 2008 Transactions NBA.com August 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090710010335/http://www.nba.com/transactions/jul2008_transactions.html July 10, 2009 dead Portland Trail Blazers Tony Allen July 23 Memphis Grizzlies Eddie House July 23 Los Angeles Clippers Darius Miles August 22 Indiana Pacers Sam Cassell September 29 Los Angeles Clippers Mikki MooreFebruary 24 Phoenix Suns Stephon MarburyFebruary 27 New York Knicks Departures Player Left New team P.J. Brown July 1 New Orleans Hornets Scot Pollard July 1 Detroit Pistons James Posey July 23 New Orleans Hornets Darius Miles October 20 Indiana Pacers Sam Cassell February 17 Los Angeles Clippers Patrick O'Bryant February 19 Portland Trail Blazers References 30em External links 2008–09 Boston Celtics season at Basketball Reference Category:Boston Celtics seasons Boston Celtics Boston Celtics Boston Celtics Celtics Celtics