The 2014-15 Boston Celtics experienced a revitalizing season under second-year head coach Brad Stevens, finishing with a 40-42 record to secure second place in the Atlantic Division. Despite a major roster overhaul that included the mid-season trade of Rajon Rondo and the acquisition of spark plug Isaiah Thomas, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience by winning 24 of their final 36 games to clinch the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. This impressive late-season surge marked a return to the playoffs for the franchise and established a promising foundation for the team's future.