1980–81 Boston Celtics season
In 1980–81 the Boston Celtics went 62-20 under coach Bill Fitch. Despite losing center Dave Cowens to retirement late in training camp, the Celtics went on to capture the 1981 NBA Championship over the Houston Rockets. The highlight was that this championship was achieved just two years after Larry Bird had been drafted. Cedric Maxwell was named NBA Finals MVP.
| 1980–81 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
NBA champions | |
Conference champions | |
Division champions | |
| Head coach | Bill Fitch |
| General manager | Red Auerbach |
| Owners | Harry Mangurian |
| Arena | Boston Garden Hartford Civic Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 62–20 (.756) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Atlantic) Conference: 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | NBA Champions (Defeated Rockets 4–2) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WBZ-TV, WATR |
| Radio | WBZ Radio, WTIC |
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