The NBA Belt · reign 2,521
Boston Celtics
Took the belt from Miami Heat, 98–83, on January 21, 2009. Lost it to Los Angeles Lakers, 110–109, on February 5, 2009.
6Defenses
15Days
261stReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Feb 3, 2009
11.7Average winning margin
201stLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
109thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
MagicMavericksKingsPistonsTimberwolves76ers
The season
- 2008–09: Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record (66–16–0); Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 36 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Boston Celtics across the 8 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Pierce | 163 | 8 |
| 2 | Ray Allen | 155 | 8 |
| 3 | Kevin Garnett | 107 | 6 |
| 4 | Eddie House | 102 | 8 |
| 5 | Rajon Rondo | 102 | 8 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Boston Celtics’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,760 | Jan 21, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat 98–83 Game → | +15 | Title change |
| 5,761 | Jan 22, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Orlando Magic 90–80 | +10 | Defense |
| 5,762 | Jan 25, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 124–100 | +24 | Defense |
| 5,763 | Jan 28, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Sacramento Kings 119–100 | +19 | Defense |
| 5,764 | Jan 30, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Detroit Pistons 86–78 | +8 | Defense |
| 5,765 | Feb 1, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Minnesota Timberwolves 109–101 | +8 | Defense |
| 5,766 | Feb 3, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 76ers 100–99 | +1 | Defense |
| 5,767 | Feb 5, 2009 | Los Angeles Lakers beat Boston Celtics 110–109 Game → | −1 | Title change |