1955–56 Boston Celtics season

The 1955–56 NBA season was the Celtics' tenth season in the NBA. This was the last time the Celtics failed to advance to the NBA Finals until 1966–67.

Regular season

 * x = clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 17
 * Syracuse
 * W 110–93
 * Bob Cousy (29)
 * Bob Cousy (9)
 * Boston Garden
 * 1–0
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 * 2
 * March 19
 * @ Syracuse
 * L 98–101
 * Bob Cousy (28)
 * Arnie Risen (17)
 * Bob Cousy (10)
 * Onondaga War Memorial
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * March 21
 * Syracuse
 * L 97–102
 * Bill Sharman (24)
 * Arnie Risen (15)
 * Bob Cousy (7)
 * Boston Garden
 * 1–2
 * 1–2

Awards and records

 * Bob Cousy, All-NBA First Team
 * Bill Sharman, All-NBA First Team