Ten things you should know about the Celtics

9. These Celtics are in historic company The Celtics have won 16 championships as a franchise, placing them among the most successful sports franchises of all-time. The 2007-08 Celtics won 66 games, third-best in team history behind the 1972-73 team, which won 68 games, and the 1985-86 team, which won 67.

9. These Celtics are in historic company

The Celtics have won 16 championships as a franchise, placing them among the most successful sports franchises of all-time. The 2007-08 Celtics won 66 games, third-best in team history behind the 1972-73 team, which won 68 games, and the 1985-86 team, which won 67.
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