The NBA Belt · reign 2,557
Boston Celtics
Took the belt from Charlotte Bobcats, 108–90, on December 1, 2009. Lost it to Philadelphia 76ers, 98–97, on December 18, 2009.
6Defenses
17Days
262ndReign for the franchise
+2Closest call · Dec 10, 2009
11.2Average winning margin
169thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
109thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
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The season
- 2009–10: Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record (61–21–0); Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 44 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 | Kevin Garnett | 147 | 8 |
| 2 | Ray Allen | 129 | 8 |
| 3 | Rajon Rondo | 114 | 8 |
| 4 | Kendrick Perkins | 109 | 8 |
| 5 | Paul Pierce | 106 | 8 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Boston Celtics’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,841 | Dec 1, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Charlotte Bobcats 108–90 Game → | +18 | Title change |
| 5,842 | Dec 3, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat San Antonio Spurs 90–83 | +7 | Defense |
| 5,843 | Dec 4, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Oklahoma City Thunder 105–87 | +18 | Defense |
| 5,844 | Dec 8, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks 98–89 | +9 | Defense |
| 5,845 | Dec 10, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Washington Wizards 104–102 | +2 | Defense |
| 5,846 | Dec 12, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Chicago Bulls 106–80 | +26 | Defense |
| 5,847 | Dec 14, 2009 | Boston Celtics beat Memphis Grizzlies 110–105 | +5 | Defense |
| 5,848 | Dec 18, 2009 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston Celtics 98–97 Game → | −1 | Title change |