Best scoring differential in NBA history: 2023-24 Celtics fifth all-time

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Best scoring differential in NBA history: 2023-24 Celtics fifth all-time

The Boston Celtics’ 2023-24 season was one of dominance. With a combined record of 80-21 in the regular season and playoffs, including a 16-3 run in the postseason, they were a juggernaut that swept through the Eastern Conference with ease and took care of business in the Finals.

Their point differential is in the Top 5 in NBA history, which tells you all you need to know about how strong they were.

Check out the all-time ranking below:

Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +12,56
Game point difference: +14,5
Season result: NBA champion

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +11,63
Game point difference: +13,53
Season result: NBA champion

Brian BARH/AFP via Getty Images

Average point difference for the season: +12,24
Game point difference: +10,56
Season result: NBA champion

Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +12,28
Game point difference: +3.2
Season result: NBA champion

Elsa/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +11.34
Game point difference: +7.99
Season result: NBA champion

Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +11.16
Game point difference: +6,45
Season result: Lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Lakers

Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +10,63
Game point difference: +9.10
Season result: Lost in Western Conference Semifinals to Thunder

Anne Ryan-USA TODAY

Average point difference for the season: +10,80
Game point difference: +5,53
Season result: NBA champion

MPS-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +9.30
Game point difference: +11.39
Season result: NBA champion

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +10.10
Game point difference: +7.81
Season result: NBA champion

Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images

Average point difference for the season: +9.41
Game point difference: +10,33
Season result: NBA champion

MPS-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +9.10
Game point difference: +11,71
Season result: NBA champion

USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +10,44
Game point difference: +6.18
Season result: NBA champion

Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +9.44
Game point difference: +9.33
Season result: NBA champion

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +10,76
Game point difference: +4,38
Season result: Lost in the NBA Finals to the Cavaliers

Elsa/Getty Images

Average point difference for the season: +10,26
Game point difference: +5,23
Season result: NBA champion

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +10.08
Game point difference: +1.20
Season result: Lost in Eastern Semifinals due to heat

Dale Zanine of the Akron Beacon Journal via USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +8.93
Game point difference: +8,50
Season result: Lost in the East Finals to the Magic

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +8.87
Game point difference: +8,80
Season result: Lost in the East Finals to the Raptors

BRIAN BAHR/AFP via Getty Images

Average point difference for the season: +9.09
Game point difference: +0.80
Season result: Lost in the West First Round to the Nuggets

Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +9.24
Game point difference: +4,86
Season result: NBA champion

Getty Images

Average point difference for the season: +8.34
Game point difference: +9.08
Season result: NBA champion

Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Average point difference for the season: +9.21
Game point difference: +1.36
Season result: Lost in the Western Conference Semifinals to the Grizzlies