The last time Boston won 17 straight at the Garden to begin a season was 1957-58.
With a 126-97 win over the Jazz Saturday night, the Celtics improved their home record to 17-0 this season.
You have to go back nearly 70 years to find the last time Boston won 17 consecutive home contests to begin a season.
The 1957-58 Celtics enjoyed sole possession of the franchise’s record for the longest home victory streak to kick off a season with their flawless 17-0 start. Now, the 2023-24 Celtics share that feat.
To put that into context, the 1957-58 season marked Red Auerbach’s seventh season as Boston’s head coach.
