Boston Celtics NBA Finals History: Wins, Appearances and All-Time Championship Record

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of another NBA Finals appearance after tying their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Miami Heat at two games apiece.

It's very possible the Celtics add another championship to their already full cabinet. With that in mind, let's take a look at Boston's Finals history to this point.

Have the Celtics Ever Won a Championship?

Yes, the Celtics have certainly captured the NBA title before. The franchise has won 17 titles overall – tied for the most in NBA history.

When Was the Last Time the Celtics Won a Championship?

Boston's most recent win was in 2008 after the 2007-08 regular season. The Celtics defeated the Lakers in six games; Paul Pierce was named Finals MVP after averaging 21.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.

Although the Celtics have won many championships, they have only made one Finals appearance since that 2008 campaign. That came in the 2009-10 campaign when they lost to the Lakers in seven games. Boston has made four Eastern Conference Finals since then, but the C's have gone 0-4.

Celtics All-Time Championship Record

The Celtics are 17-4 all-time in the NBA championship round as a franchise.

Celtics Championship Years

- 1957
- 1959
- 1960
- 1961
- 1962
- 1963
- 1964
- 1965
- 1966
- 1968
- 1969
- 1974
- 1976
- 1981
- 1984
- 1986
- 2008

Celtics Finals Results and Opponents

1. 1957: Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

Celtics win series 4-3

2. 1958: Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

Hawks win series 4-2

3. 1959: Celtics vs. Minneapolis Lakers

Celtics win series 4-0

4. 1960: Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

Celtics win series 4-3

5. 1961: Celtics vs. St. Louis Hawks

Celtics win series 4-1

6. 1962: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-3

7. 1963: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-2

8. 1964: Celtics vs. San Francisco Warriors

Celtics win series 4-1

9. 1965: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-1

10. 1966: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-3

11. 1968: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-2

12. 1969: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-3

13. 1974: Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Celtics win series 4-3

14. 1976: Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns

Celtics win series 4-2

15. 1981: Celtics vs. Houston Rockets

Celtics win series 4-2

16. 1984: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-3

17. 1985: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers win series 4-2

18. 1986: Celtics vs. Houston Rockets

Celtics win series 4-2

19. 1987: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers win series 4-2

20. 2008: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics win series 4-2

21. 2010: Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers win series 4-3

22. 2022: Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

TBD

Celtics Championship Odds 2022

The Celtics have +130 odds to win this year's title, according to FanDuel Sportbook's NBA championship odds.

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