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1978-79 Season Recap

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The 1979 Boston Celtics, coached by Tom Sanders (2-12) and Dave Cowens (27-41), missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 5th place in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with a 29-53 record.

The 1979 Boston Celtics, coached by Tom Sanders (2-12) and Dave Cowens (27-41), missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 5th place in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with a 29-53 record.

1979 Boston Celtics season

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Missed Playoffs

29-53 (.354)

5th place in NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic Division

Head Coach

Tom Sanders (2-12)
Dave Cowens (27-41)

General Manager

Team Owner

John Y. Brown, Jr.
Harry T. Mangurian, Jr.

Arena

Attendance

417,926 total
10,193 per game

1979 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

3 53 Wayne Kreklow

3 61 Ernesto Malcolm

4 68 Nick Galis

5 90 Jimmy Allen

6 110 Marvin Delph

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