Boston Celtics Seasons Starting 3-1

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When was the last time the Boston Celtics started the season 3-1?

The last time the Boston Celtics started the season 3-1 was in the 2023 season, after a 102-120 loss against the Bulls. The Celtics finished the season 57-25 and eventually lost in the Eastern Conference Finals in the playoffs.

How many times have the Boston Celtics started the season 3-1?

The Boston Celtics have started the season 3-1 a total of 18 times, in the 1949, 1957, 1963, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1984, 1986-1987, 1991, 1994, 2000, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2020 and 2023 seasons.

How often have the Boston Celtics made the playoffs after starting 3-1?

Out of the 18 times the Boston Celtics started the season 3-1, they went on to make the playoffs 15 times, or 83.3% of the time.

Boston Celtics Seasons Starting 3-1

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2023	3-1	+4	57-25	Lost Conf Finals
2020	3-1	+26	48-24	Lost Conf Finals
2017	3-1	+12	53-29	Lost Conf Finals
2011	3-1	+27	56-26	Lost Conf Semi
2009	3-1	+9	62-20	Lost Conf Semi
2000	3-1	+20	35-47	Missed Playoffs
1994	3-1	+19	32-50	Missed Playoffs
1991	3-1	+9	56-26	Lost Conf Semi
1987	3-1	+45	59-23	Lost Finals
1986	3-1	+16	67-15	Won Finals
1984	3-1	+43	62-20	Won Finals
1982	3-1	+47	63-19	Lost Conf Finals
1976	3-1	+40	54-28	Won Finals
1974	3-1	+33	56-26	Won Finals
1972	3-1	+10	56-26	Lost Conf Finals
1963	3-1	+77	58-22	Won Finals
1957	3-1	+15	44-28	Won Finals
1949	3-1	+18	25-35	Missed Playoffs