The Boston Celtics have recently concluded their most successful road trip in franchise history, setting the stage for a potential milestone in the NBA records. On Monday night, they secured a 117-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, marking their first-ever 6-0 sweep on a road trip. This marks their eighth consecutive victory away from home, bringing their road record to 32-7 for the season. With this impressive streak, they are now just two victories away from tying the Golden State Warriors’ record for the best single-season road performance in the NBA, which stands at 34-7 from their 2015-16 season.
Looking ahead, the Celtics have two more road games to play, scheduled for April 8 against New York and April 9 in Orlando. During the post-game press conference after the Memphis win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about his team’s extraordinary success on the road. Without missing a beat, Mazzulla replied, “I would venture to say that our guys are good everywhere.”
The Celtics have collected 23 double-digit victories on the road, nearing the record of 24 set by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers. Moreover, they have outpaced their opponents by 404 points on the road, just 26 points short of another landmark set by those same Lakers. Mazzulla emphasized the importance of consistent performance, highlighting that this year’s success stemmed from their dependable road mentality.
In parallel, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the cusp of potentially matching the Warriors’ record for the fewest road losses in a season. Holding a 29-7 road record, with four more games to play away from home, they could still reach this milestone. It’s worth noting that the Thunder have managed an impressive 11-0 record on the road since the All-Star break, solidifying their position as favorites for the NBA Finals according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Celtics’ triumphs this season have also matched their 32-road victory record set by the 1972-73 and 1974-75 teams. Highlighting their achievement, Celtics forward Al Horford reflected on their focus, pointing to the team’s strong post-season performance in past years as a baseline for their current success. Horford remarked, “It’s pretty special, the way that we’re playing and some of the things we’re doing here.”