The NBA Belt · reign 1,156
Boston Celtics
Took the belt from Phoenix Suns, 128–126, on June 4, 1976. Lost it to New Orleans Jazz, 115–97, on November 2, 1976.
5Defenses
151Days
163rdReign for the franchise
+4Closest call · Oct 23, 1976
6.8Average winning margin
51stLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
148thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
SunsPacersBucksBuffalo BravesSpurs
The seasons
- 1975–76: Golden State Warriors had the best record (59–23–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 2 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 53 times that season.
- 1976–77: Los Angeles Lakers had the best record (53–29–0); Portland Trail Blazers won the NBA title; 5 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 41 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Boston Celtics across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jojo White | 159 | 7 |
| 2 | Dave Cowens | 143 | 7 |
| 3 | Charlie Scott | 134 | 7 |
| 4 | John Havlicek | 126 | 7 |
| 5 | Sidney Wicks | 80 | 5 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Boston Celtics’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,612 | Jun 4, 1976 | Boston Celtics beat Phoenix Suns 128–126 Playoffs Game → | +2 | Title change |
| 2,613 | Jun 6, 1976 | Boston Celtics beat Phoenix Suns 87–80 Playoffs | +7 | Defense |
| 2,614 | Oct 21, 1976 | Boston Celtics beat Indiana Pacers 129–122 | +7 | Defense |
| 2,615 | Oct 23, 1976 | Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks 111–107 | +4 | Defense |
| 2,616 | Oct 28, 1976 | Boston Celtics beat Buffalo Braves 112–105 | +7 | Defense |
| 2,617 | Oct 30, 1976 | Boston Celtics beat San Antonio Spurs 126–117 | +9 | Defense |
| 2,618 | Nov 2, 1976 | New Orleans Jazz beat Boston Celtics 115–97 Game → | −18 | Title change |