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2002–03 NBA season The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs beating the New Jersey Nets 4–2 in the 2003 NBA Finals. Notable occurrences *The Hornets relocate from Ch ...
was the 57th season for the
Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), ...
in the
National Basketball Association The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Ca ...
. During the off-season, the Celtics acquired
Vin Baker Vinny Lamont Baker (born November 23, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He appeared in four consecutive All-Star Games. He currently serves as an assistant coac ...
and Shammond Williams from the
Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics (commonly shortened to Sonics) were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle. The SuperSonics competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Division (1967–1970), and ...
, and signed free agent and undrafted rookie J.R. Bremer. The Celtics posted a six-game winning streak after losing their first two games, and got off to a solid 16–7 start, holding a 27–22 record at the All-Star break. At midseason, Williams was traded to the
Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (NBA), Northwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA), W ...
in exchange for former Celtics center
Mark Blount Mark D. Blount ( ; born November 30, 1975) is an American former professional basketball center with four teams in the National Basketball Association between 2000 and 2009. Career Blount spent his freshman year of high school in Summerville, ...
. However, the Celtics lost six straight games in March, and finished third in the Atlantic Division with a 44–38 record. The team made the
playoffs The playoffs, play-offs, postseason or finals of a sports league are a competition played after the regular season by the top competitors to determine the league champion or a similar accolade. Depending on the league, the playoffs may be eithe ...
for the second time with team captain
Paul Pierce Paul Anthony Pierce (born October 13, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player. He played 19 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), predominantly with the Boston Celtics. As of September 2024, he is a contributo ...
, but this time as the #6 seed in the Eastern Conference. Pierce averaged 25.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.4, assists and 1.8 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while
Antoine Walker Antoine Devon Walker (born August 12, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft out of the University of Kentucky and played in the NBA from 1996 to 2008. Walker ...
averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Pierce and Walker were both selected for the
2003 NBA All-Star Game The 2003 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition game, exhibition basketball game which was played on February 9, 2003, at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks. This game was the 52nd edition of the North American National Basketba ...
. In addition,
Tony Delk Tony Lorenzo Delk (born January 28, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player and college assistant coach. He last served as an assistant coach for the New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball team. During his playing days, he w ...
contributed 9.8 points per game, while
Eric Williams Eric Eustace Williams (25 September 1911 – 29 March 1981) was a Trinidad and Tobago politician. He has been dubbed as the " Father of the Nation", having led the then-British Colony of Trinidad and Tobago to majority rule on 28 October 1956, ...
provided the team with 9.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, Bremer contributed 8.3 points per game and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, and
Tony Battie Demetrius Antonio Battie (born February 11, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He works as an analyst for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). High school and college career Battie attended ...
provided with 7.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. After defeating the 3rd-seeded
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
four games to two in the Eastern Conference First Round, the Celtics were unable to stop the
New Jersey Nets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
as they were swept in four straight Eastern Conference Semi-final games. The Nets would reach the
Finals Final, Finals or The Final may refer to: *Final examination or finals, a test given at the end of a course of study or training *Final (competition), the last or championship round of a sporting competition, match, game, or other contest which d ...
for the second consecutive year, but would lose in six games to the
San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA ...
. This was also Walker's final season with the Celtics, as he was traded along with Delk to the
Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas. The Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Divisi ...
the following offseason. He would return to Boston midway during the 2004–05 season. Also following the season, Bremer was traded to the
Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Divis ...
. The franchise gained new owners that season when Paul Gaston sold the team to the
Boston Basketball Partners The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), ...
, represented by
Wyc Grousbeck Wycliffe K. Grousbeck (born June 13, 1961) is an American entrepreneur, who has been a lead owner for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association since December 2002. Early life and education Grousbeck was born in Worcester, Massach ...
, in the fall of 2002.


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Regular season


Standings


Record vs. opponents


Game log

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Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...
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Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays i ...
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MCI Center Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Chinatown section of the larger Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro. The arena was opened on D ...
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New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
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Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...
, , 1–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 4 , , November 6 , , @
Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...
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United Center The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side, Chicago, Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) ...
, , 2-2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 5 , , November 7 , ,
Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NBA ...
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Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves (often referred to as the Wolves or T-wolves) are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Divisio ...
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Target Center Target Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Minneapolis that opened in 1990. It hosts major family shows, concerts, sporting events, graduations and private events. Target Corporation, founded and headquartered in Minneapolis since 1902, h ...
, , 4–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 7 , , November 11 , ,
Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City. The Jazz compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. Since the 1991–92 season, the ...
, , W 112-95 , , FleetCenter , , 5-2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 8 , , November 13 , ,
Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...
, , W 91-81 , , FleetCenter , , 6–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 9 , , November 15 , ,
Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas. The Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Divisi ...
, , L 86-97 , , FleetCenter , , 6–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 10 , , November 16 , , @
Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
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Bradley Center The Bradley Center (also known as the BMO Harris Bradley Center under sponsorship agreements) was a multi-purpose arena located on the northwest corner of North Vel R. Phillips Ave. and West State Streets in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United ...
, , 6–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 11 , , November 20 , ,
New Jersey Nets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
, , W 96-79 , , FleetCenter , , 7–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 12 , , November 22 , ,
Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Easte ...
, , W 105-98 (20T) , , FleetCenter , , 8–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 13 , , November 23 , , @
Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Easte ...
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Philips Arena State Farm Arena is a Multi-purpose stadium, multi-purpose arena located in Atlanta, Georgia. The arena serves as the home venue for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It also served as home to the Atlanta Thrasher ...
, , 9–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 14 , , November 27 , ,
Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...
, , W 92-82 , , FleetCenter , , 10–4 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 15 , , November 29 , ,
Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), E ...
, , L 95-98 , , FleetCenter , , 10–5 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 16 , , December 1 , ,
New Orleans Hornets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
, , W 95-86 , , FleetCenter , , 11–5 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 17 , , December 2 , , @
Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NB ...
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TD Waterhouse Centre TD, Td, or td may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Games and toys *Tails Doll *Toon Disney * Tech Deck, a type of fingerboard *''Ten Desires'', the thirteenth official game in the ''Touhou'' series * ''Test Drive'' (1987 video game) ...
, , 12–5 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 18 , , December 4 , , @
Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...
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First Union Center Wells Fargo Center (to be renamed to Xfinity Mobile Arena effective September 1, 2025) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia. It serves as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL), the Philadel ...
, , 12–6 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 19 , , December 6 , ,
New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
, , W 91-80 , , FleetCenter , , 13–6 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 20 , , December 9 , ,
Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NB ...
, , W 114-109 (OT) , , FleetCenter , , 14–6 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 21 , , December 11 , ,
Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NBA), We ...
, , L 94-103 , , FleetCenter , , 14–7 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 22 , , December 13 , ,
Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Divis ...
, , W 115-100 , , FleetCenter , , 15–7 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 23 , , December 14 , , @
New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
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Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...
, , 16–7 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 24 , , December 16 , , @
Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...
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United Center The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side, Chicago, Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) ...
, , 16–8 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 25 , , December 18 , ,
Miami Heat The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern C ...
, , L 81-91 , , FleetCenter , , 16–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 26 , , December 20 , ,
Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves (often referred to as the Wolves or T-wolves) are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Divisio ...
, , W 108-99 , , FleetCenter , , 17–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 27 , , December 21 , , @
Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Divis ...
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Gund Arena Rocket Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The building is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL). It also serves as a sec ...
, , 18–9 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 28 , , December 25 , , @
New Jersey Nets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
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Continental Airlines Arena Meadowlands Arena (formerly Brendan Byrne Arena, Continental Airlines Arena and Izod Center) is a closed indoor sports and concert venue located in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Since closing, ...
, , 18–10 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 29 , , December 27 , , @
Miami Heat The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern C ...
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American Airlines Arena Kaseya Center is a multi-purpose arena on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. The arena is home to the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. The arena was previously named American Airlines Arena from opening in 1999 until 2021, FTX ...
, , 18–11 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 30 , , December 28 , , @
Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NB ...
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TD Waterhouse Centre TD, Td, or td may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Games and toys *Tails Doll *Toon Disney * Tech Deck, a type of fingerboard *''Ten Desires'', the thirteenth official game in the ''Touhou'' series * ''Test Drive'' (1987 video game) ...
, , 18–12 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 31 , , December 31 , ,
Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies (referred to locally as the Grizz) are an American professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division of the ...
, , W 96-89 , , FleetCenter , , 19–12 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 32 , , January 3 , ,
Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers (colloquially known as the Blazers) are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. The Trail Blazers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (N ...
, , L 103-108 , , FleetCenter , , 19–13 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 33 , , January 6 , ,
Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays i ...
, , L 95-100 , , FleetCenter , , 19–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 34 , , January 8 , , @
New Orleans Hornets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
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New Orleans Arena Smoothie King Center (locally referred to as SKC) is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the Central Business District, New Orleans, Central Business District, adjacent to the Caesars ...
, , 20–14 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 35 , , January 10 , , @
Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas. The Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Divisi ...
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American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center (AAC) is a multi-purpose List of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in the Victory Park, Dallas, Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Stars of the National ...
, , 20–15 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 36 , , January 12 , , @
San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA ...
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SBC Center Frost Bank Center (formerly AT&T Center and SBC Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena on the east side of San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is the home of the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The arena seat ...
, , 20–16 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 37 , , January 13 , , @
Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston. The Rockets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA) ...
, , L 92-101 , , Compaq Center , , 20–17 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 38 , , January 15 , ,
Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Easte ...
, , W 86-66 , , FleetCenter , , 21–17 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 39 , , January 17 , ,
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
, , W 98-93 , , FleetCenter , , 22–17 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 40 , , January 18 , , @
Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
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Bradley Center The Bradley Center (also known as the BMO Harris Bradley Center under sponsorship agreements) was a multi-purpose arena located on the northwest corner of North Vel R. Phillips Ave. and West State Streets in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United ...
, , 23–17 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 41 , , January 20 , , @
Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...
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First Union Center Wells Fargo Center (to be renamed to Xfinity Mobile Arena effective September 1, 2025) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia. It serves as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL), the Philadel ...
, , 24–17 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 42 , , January 22 , ,
Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
, , L 97-106 , , FleetCenter , , 24–18 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 43 , , January 24 , ,
Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (NBA), Northwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA), W ...
, , W 77-58 , , FleetCenter , , 25–18 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 44 , , January 26 , ,
Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NB ...
, , W 91-83 , , FleetCenter , , 26–18 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 45 , , January 28 , , @
Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
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The Palace of Auburn Hills The Palace of Auburn Hills, commonly known as the Palace, was a multi-purpose arena located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Opened in 1988, it was the home of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Detroit Shock of the ...
, , 26–19 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 46 , , January 31 , ,
Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
, , L 66-118 , , FleetCenter , , 26–20 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 47 , , February 1 , , @
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
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Conseco Fieldhouse CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc. (from Consolidated National Security Corporation)) is an American financial services holding company based in Carmel, Indiana. Its insurance subsidiaries provide life insurance, annuity and supp ...
, , 26–21 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 48 , , February 3 , , @
New Orleans Hornets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
, , L 96-103 , ,
New Orleans Arena Smoothie King Center (locally referred to as SKC) is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the Central Business District, New Orleans, Central Business District, adjacent to the Caesars ...
, , 26–22 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 49 , , February 5 , ,
Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics (commonly shortened to Sonics) were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle. The SuperSonics competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Division (1967–1970), and ...
, , W 114-74 , , FleetCenter , , 27–22 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 50 , , February 11 , , @
Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics (commonly shortened to Sonics) were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle. The SuperSonics competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Division (1967–1970), and ...
, , W 82-76 , , KeyArena at Seattle Center , , 28–22 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 51 , , February 13 , , @
Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers (colloquially known as the Blazers) are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. The Trail Blazers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (N ...
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Rose Garden A rose garden or rosarium is a garden or park, often open to the public, used to present and grow various types of garden roses, and sometimes rose species. Designs vary tremendously and roses may be displayed alongside other plants or grouped ...
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Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are an American professional basketball team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Clippers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The ...
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Staples Center Crypto.com Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along F ...
, , 30–22 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 53 , , February 16 , , @
Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NBA), We ...
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America West Arena The PHX Arena (formerly America West Arena, US Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Suns Arena and Footprint Center) is a multi-purpose arena in Phoenix, Arizona. It opened under the name America West Arena on June 6, 1992, at ...
, , 30–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 54 , , February 18 , , @
Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Founded in 1946 i ...
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The Arena in Oakland Oakland Arena, often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum Arena, is an indoor arena in Oakland, California, and part of the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Authority. Opened in 1966, the arena was originally home to the California Seals of the ...
, , 31–23 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 55 , , February 20 , , @
Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are an American professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Confere ...
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ARCO Arena ARCO Arena (known as Power Balance Pavilion from 2011 to 2012 and Sleep Train Arena from 2012 until 2022) was an indoor arena located in Sacramento, California, United States. Opened in 1988, it was the home of the Sacramento Kings of the Nation ...
, , 31–24 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 56 , , February 24 , ,
Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston. The Rockets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA) ...
, , L 95-101 (OT) , , FleetCenter , , 31–25 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 57 , , February 26 , ,
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
, , W 71-69 , , FleetCenter , , 32–25 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 58 , , February 28 , ,
Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), E ...
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Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), E ...
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Air Canada Centre Scotiabank Arena (SBA), formerly known as Air Canada Centre (ACC), is a multi-purposed arena located on Bay Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the home of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and t ...
, , 33–26 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 60 , , March 3 , , @
Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies (referred to locally as the Grizz) are an American professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division of the ...
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, , 34–26 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 61 , , March 5 , ,
New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
, , W 97-95 , , FleetCenter , , 35–26 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 62 , , March 7 , ,
Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are an American professional basketball team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Clippers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The ...
, , W 83-72 , , FleetCenter , , 36–26 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 63 , , March 9 , ,
San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA ...
, , L 78-94 , , FleetCenter , , 36–27 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 64 , , March 12 , ,
New Orleans Hornets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
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New Jersey Nets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ...
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Continental Airlines Arena Meadowlands Arena (formerly Brendan Byrne Arena, Continental Airlines Arena and Izod Center) is a closed indoor sports and concert venue located in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Since closing, ...
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Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
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The Palace of Auburn Hills The Palace of Auburn Hills, commonly known as the Palace, was a multi-purpose arena located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Opened in 1988, it was the home of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Detroit Shock of the ...
, , 38–28 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 67 , , March 18 , ,
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Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
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Staples Center Crypto.com Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along F ...
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Pepsi Center Ball Arena (formerly known as the Pepsi Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is situated at Speer Boulevard, a main thoroughfare in downtown Denver, and is served by two nearby exits off Int ...
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Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City. The Jazz compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. Since the 1991–92 season, the ...
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Delta Center The Delta Center is an indoor venue in Salt Lake City. Opened in 1991, the arena is the home of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). The arena has a seating capacity ...
, , 38–33 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 72 , , March 26 , ,
Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Founded in 1946 i ...
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Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Divis ...
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Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Divis ...
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Miami Heat The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern C ...
, , W 90-62 , , FleetCenter , , 41–34 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 76 , , April 4 , ,
Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are an American professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Confere ...
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Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays i ...
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Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays i ...
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MCI Center Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Chinatown section of the larger Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro. The arena was opened on D ...
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Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...
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Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NB ...
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Miami Heat The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern C ...
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American Airlines Arena Kaseya Center is a multi-purpose arena on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida. The arena is home to the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. The arena was previously named American Airlines Arena from opening in 1999 until 2021, FTX ...
, , 43–38 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 82 , , April 16 , ,
Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
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2002-03 Schedule


Playoffs

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Player statistics


Regular season

, - , style="text-align:left;", , 52 , , 9 , , 18.1 , , .478 , , .000 , , .673 , , 3.8 , , .6 , , .4 , , .6 , , 5.2 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 67 , , 62 , , 25.1 , , .539 , , .200 , , .746 , , 6.5 , , .7 , , .5 , , 1.2 , , 7.3 , - , style="text-align:left;", † , 27 , , 7 , , 19.2 , , .563 , , , , .750 , , 4.6 , , .8 , , .7 , , .6 , , 4.4 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 64 , , 41 , , 23.5 , , .369 , , .353 , , .766 , , 2.3 , , 2.6 , , .6 , , .0 , , 8.3 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 51 , , 5 , , 13.1 , , .357 , , .077 , , .625 , , 2.7 , , .4 , , .7 , , .3 , , 2.8 , - , style="text-align:left;", † , 2 , , 0 , , 4.5 , , .000 , , , , , , 1.0 , , .5 , , .0 , , .0 , , .0 , - , style="text-align:left;", † , 14 , , 0 , , 12.5 , , .449 , , .000 , , 1.000 , , .8 , , 1.1 , , .4 , , .0 , , 3.7 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 67 , , 39 , , 28.0 , , .416 , , .395 , , .782 , , 3.5 , , 2.2 , , 1.1 , , .1 , , 9.8 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 41 , , 1 , , 11.9 , , .386 , , .000 , , .783 , , 2.0 , , .6 , , .2 , , .0 , , 1.8 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 82 , , 8 , , 23.8 , , .414 , , .367 , , .622 , , 3.5 , , 1.3 , , 1.0 , , .3 , , 6.1 , - , style="text-align:left;", † , 3 , , 0 , , 4.0 , , .000 , , , , , , .3 , , .0 , , .0 , , .7 , , .0 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 79 , , 79 , , 39.2 , , .416 , , .302 , , .802 , , 7.3 , , 4.4 , , 1.8 , , .8 , , 25.9 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 26 , , 0 , , 5.3 , , .250 , , .250 , , .000 , , 1.1 , , .3 , , .2 , , .1 , , 1.2 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 78 , , 78 , , 41.5 , , .388 , , .323 , , .615 , , 7.2 , , 4.8 , , 1.5 , , .4 , , 20.1 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 82 , , 79 , , 28.7 , , .442 , , .336 , , .750 , , 4.7 , , 1.7 , , 1.0 , , .2 , , 9.1 , - , style="text-align:left;", † , 51 , , 2 , , 22.9 , , .396 , , .352 , , .842 , , 2.2 , , 2.5 , , 1.2 , , .1 , , 7.3 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 7 , , 0 , , 3.4 , , .500 , , .000 , , .250 , , .1 , , .1 , , .0 , , .0 , , .7


Playoffs

, - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 10 , , 21.3 , , .564 , , .000 , , .500 , , 4.9 , , .5 , , .4 , , 1.4 , , 6.6 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 0 , , 14.4 , , .545 , , , , .700 , , 3.6 , , .2 , , 1.1 , , .8 , , 3.1 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 0 , , 14.7 , , .286 , , .250 , , .875 , , 1.5 , , 1.2 , , .3 , , .0 , , 4.7 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 3 , , 0 , , 3.7 , , .250 , , , , .500 , , .7 , , .0 , , .3 , , .0 , , 1.0 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 1 , , 0 , , 2.0 , , , , , , , , .0 , , .0 , , .0 , , .0 , , .0 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 3 , , 0 , , 3.0 , , .000 , , .000 , , , , .3 , , .7 , , .0 , , .0 , , .0 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 10 , , 36.8 , , .474 , , .449 , , .875 , , 4.7 , , 3.6 , , 1.2 , , .4 , , 15.8 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 8 , , 0 , , 4.3 , , .250 , , , , , , .6 , , .1 , , .0 , , .0 , , .3 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 8 , , 35.2 , , .480 , , .404 , , .857 , , 4.3 , , 2.2 , , .8 , , .5 , , 9.9 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 10 , , 44.5 , , .399 , , .356 , , .863 , , 9.0 , , 6.7 , , 2.1 , , .8 , , 27.1 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 10 , , 44.0 , , .415 , , .356 , , .500 , , 8.7 , , 4.3 , , 1.7 , , .4 , , 17.3 , - , style="text-align:left;", , 10 , , 2 , , 31.0 , , .375 , , .200 , , .794 , , 3.2 , , 1.7 , , .9 , , .0 , , 9.6


See also

* Reebok Pro Summer League, a summer league hosted by the Celtics


References

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