The 1990-91 Boston Celtics season was a resurgent year for the franchise, highlighted by a dominant 29-5 start that re-established them as elite title contenders. Led by head coach Chris Ford, the team finished first in the Atlantic Division with a strong 56-26 record and saw standout performances from veterans Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish, all of whom were selected as All-Stars. The season also featured the exciting emergence of rookie Dee Brown, who won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and earned All-Rookie First Team honors, while the team showcased its trademark grit with a thrilling five-game series victory over the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.