Inside The Celtics

Here's Where the Celtics Rank Among NBA's Most-Watched Teams

Bobby Krivitsky

Feb 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes in for a dunk vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.
Feb 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes in for a dunk vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. / Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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The Boston Celtics put together a dominant 2023-24 campaign. They went 64-18, the best record in the NBA this season, securing home-court advantage throughout their playoff run, however long it lasts.

They registered the highest plus-minus rating (11.3), ranked first in offensive rating (122.2), yielded the second-fewest points per 100 possessions (110.6), and the best net rating (11.7).

Speaking at the Auerbach Center earlier this week, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, stated while discussing how this season compared to his expectations entering the current campaign: "We've got a lot of good players that want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. And that was pretty clear from the get-go." 

As one of the most storied franchises in the NBA and throughout sports, their success was regularly nationally televised. According to NBA communications, that translated to the Celtics being the third-most watched team play live this season. Only the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors rank higher.

Further Reading

Brad Stevens Addresses Potential Extension with Derrick White

Brad Stevens Notes Crucial Element of Celtics' Title Pursuit: 'Bigger Than Themselves'

After Career Night, Reflective Payton Pritchard Discusses NBA Journey and His Ultimate Pursuit

'Nip That in the Bud': Celtics Address End-of-Season Struggles

Jrue Holiday on Celtics Extension: 'Try to Get More Banners, Get More Rings'

Jaylen Brown Shares What Latest Milestone Means to Him

Celtics Embracing Challenge to Go Beyond Most Talented

Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Sacrificing in Celtics' Title Pursuit: 'It's a Process'

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.