While the Celtics’ 13-game winning streak has a ways to go to top the NBA record of 33 set by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72, it is tied for the seventh best in team history. That streak will be threatened tonight when the Celtics host the reigning champion Golden State Warriors. Here’s a look at the top Celtics streaks:
19: 2008-09
Dates: Nov. 15-Dec. 25, 2008
Skinny: Fresh off an NBA title, the C’s forged the best start in franchise history by going 27-2. Kevin Garnett’s season-ending injury thwarted hopes of a repeat.