The Boston Celtics have had some seriously efficient nights on offense in the Brad Stevens era dating back to when the former Butler head coach made the leap to the NBA, and then from there to the Celtics’ front office at the start of the 2021 offseason.
But has there been an outing that saw Boston put the proverbial biscuit in the basket better than the Celtics did against the Washington Wizards this past Sunday afternoon? With dates hailing all the way back to the 2013-14 season there is nearly a decade and a half to draw on, but thanks to Boston broadcaster Sean Grande, we know where that game’s absurdly efficient offense stacks up against the rest of the best during Stevens’ tenure.
Let’s take a look at the 10 most efficient scoring nights for the Celtics since Stevens’ arrival, and where Sunday’s blowout of the Wizard stands among them.
No. 10 – 57.3% at Denver Nuggets (3/20/22)
Mar 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a shot at the buzzer as Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) and center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Monte Morris (11) defend in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
No. 9 – 57.7% vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (12/9/2019)
Dec 9, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Vincent Poirier (77) dusk the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic (41) looks on during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
No. 8 – 58.6% at Brooklyn Nets (11/20/2015)
Nov 20, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Nets 120-95. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
No. 7 (tie) – 59.2% vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (1/2/2019)
Jan 2, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dario Saric (36) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
No. 7 (tie) – 59.2% at Utah Jazz (2/11/2017)
Feb 11, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard James Young (13) defends Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the second half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Boston won 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
No. 6 – 59.3% vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2/3/2019)
BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 3: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three-pointer during the game against Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 3, 2019, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
No. 5 (tie) – 59.5% vs. Utah Jazz (3/23/22)
Mar 23, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Boston Celtics bench reacts after guard Payton Pritchard’s (11) three-point basket against the Utah Jazz in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
No. 5 (tie) – 59.5% vs. Denver Nuggets (12/13/2017)
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 13: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics, and head coach Brad Stevens look on during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden on December 13, 2017, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
No. 4 – 60% vs. Orlando Magic (11/11/2013)
Nov 11, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics shooting guard Jordan Crawford (27) passes the ball around Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the fourth quarter at TD Garden. The Celtics won 120-105. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
No. 3 – 60.8% vs. Toronto Raptors (3/4/2021)
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams, right, drives to the basket past Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes, left, and guard Terence Davis (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
No. 2 – 61.2% vs. Charlotte Hornets (2/28/2018)
BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics jocks for a position during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 28, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
No. 1 – 61.5% vs. Washington Wizards (3/3/22)
Apr 3, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (27) goes to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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