1969–70 Boston Celtics season
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The 1969–70 Boston Celtics season was the 24th season for the franchise of in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1] This was the first time the Celtics had missed the playoffs since the 1949–50 season, ending a 19-year playoff streak. This was also the first season without Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who retired following the 1968–69 season after winning his 11th championship.
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1969–70 Boston Celtics season | |||
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Head coach | Tom Heinsohn | ||
General manager | Red Auerbach | ||
Arena | Boston Garden | ||
Results | |||
Record | 34–48 (.415) | ||
Place | Division: 6th (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | Did not qualify | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
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This was the first team and last until 1998–99 Chicago Bulls to miss the playoffs after winning a championship the previous year.