1971–72 Boston Celtics season
The 1971–72 NBA season was the Celtics' 26th season in the NBA.Draft picks
This table only displays picks through the second round.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 10 | Clarence Glover | SF | | |
| 2 | 28 | Jim Rose | PG/SG | | |
Roster
Regular season
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Celtics win series 4-2
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 126, Atlanta 108
- Game 2 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 113, Boston 104
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 136, Atlanta 113
- Game 4 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 112, Boston 110
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 124, Atlanta 114
- Game 6 @ Atlanta: Boston 127, Atlanta 118
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks: Knicks win series 4-1
- Game 1 @ Boston: New York 116, Boston 94
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 106, Boston 105
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 115, New York 109
- Game 4 @ New York: New York 116, Boston 98
- Game 5 @ Boston: New York 111, Boston 103
Playoffs
