The NBA Belt · reign 2,582
Boston Celtics
Took the belt from Cleveland Cavaliers, 97–87, on May 9, 2010. Lost it to Orlando Magic, 96–92, on May 24, 2010.
5Defenses
15Days
265thReign for the franchise
+3Closest call · May 18, 2010
14.2Average winning margin
201stLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
148thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
Magic ×3Cavaliers ×2
The season
- 2009–10: Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record (61–21–0); Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 44 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 | Paul Pierce | 140 | 7 |
| 2 | Rajon Rondo | 119 | 7 |
| 3 | Ray Allen | 116 | 7 |
| 4 | Kevin Garnett | 100 | 7 |
| 5 | Glen Davis | 58 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Boston Celtics’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,912 | May 9, 2010 | Boston Celtics beat Cleveland Cavaliers 97–87 Playoffs Game → | +10 | Title change |
| 5,913 | May 11, 2010 | Boston Celtics beat Cleveland Cavaliers 120–88 Playoffs | +32 | Defense |
| 5,914 | May 13, 2010 | Boston Celtics beat Cleveland Cavaliers 94–85 Playoffs | +9 | Defense |
| 5,915 | May 16, 2010 | Boston Celtics beat Orlando Magic 92–88 Playoffs | +4 | Defense |
| 5,916 | May 18, 2010 | Boston Celtics beat Orlando Magic 95–92 Playoffs | +3 | Defense |
| 5,917 | May 22, 2010 | Boston Celtics beat Orlando Magic 94–71 Playoffs | +23 | Defense |
| 5,918 | May 24, 2010 | Orlando Magic beat Boston Celtics 96–92 Playoffs Game → | −4 | Title change |