2020–21 Boston Celtics season
The 2020–21 Boston Celtics season was the Celtics' 75th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular season for the league began on December 22, 2020 and featured a 72-game schedule rather than the typical 82-game schedule. The Celtics finished the regular season with a 36–36 record, and clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Washington Wizards with a score of 118–110 in the play-in tournament.
| 2020–21 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Brad Stevens |
| General manager | Danny Ainge |
| Owners | Wyc Grousbeck |
| Arena | TD Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 36–36 (.500) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Atlantic) Conference: 7th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | First round (lost to Nets 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | NBC Sports Boston |
| Radio | WBZ-FM |
In the opening round of the playoffs, the Celtics were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets in five games, marking the first time the Celtics were eliminated in the first round since 2016. Following the season, Danny Ainge left his position as general manager, and named head coach Brad Stevens as his replacement.