The Boston Celtics won a franchise record 68 games in the 1972–73 season, but a shoulder injury to John Havlicek quashed their title hopes, as they lost in seven games to the New York Knicks in the conference finals.
The Boston Celtics won 68 games during the 1972-73 season but lost to the New York Knicks in the conference finals due to John Havlicek's injury, which impacted their championship hopes.