1982–83 Boston Celtics season
| 1982–83 Boston Celtics season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bill Fitch |
| General manager | Red Auerbach |
| Arena | Boston Garden Hartford Civic Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 56–26 (.683) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Conference semifinals (lost to Bucks 0–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | PRISM New England, WBZ, WTXX |
| Radio | WRKO, WTIC |
The 1982–83 Boston Celtics season was the 37th season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
On March 30, 1983, Larry Bird scored 53 points against the Indiana Pacers, surpassing Sam Jones's Celtics single game scoring record set in 1965. The team was swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the conference semifinals, and coach Bill Fitch left his post as head coach following the season.
Ownership also changed hands following this season, with Harry T. Mangurian Jr. putting the team up for sale due to poor relations with the arena owners.