1952–53 Boston Celtics season

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Head coach Red Auerbach Record 46–25 (.648)		Arena Boston Garden
Place Division: 3rd (Eastern) Playoff finish East Division Finals (Eliminated 1–3)

The 1952-53 NBA season was the Celtics' 7th season in the NBA.

Regular season

x = clinched playoff spot

(2) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) Boston Celtics: Celtics win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Syracuse: Boston 87, Syracuse 81

Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 111, Syracuse 105 (4OT)

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Nationals and Celtics.

(1) New York Knicks vs. (3) Boston Celtics: Knicks win series 3-1

Game 1 @ New York: New York 95, Boston 91

Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 86, New York 70

Game 3 @ New York: New York 101, Boston 82

Game 4 @ Boston: New York 82, Boston 75

Last Playoff Meeting: 1952 Eastern Division Semifinals (New York won 2–1)

Ed Macauley, All-NBA First Team

Bob Cousy, All-NBA First Team

Bill Sharman, All-NBA Second Team

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