The 2004-05 season was a successful one for the Boston Celtics, as they finished with a 45-37 record and captured the Atlantic Division title for the first time in thirteen years. Under the leadership of first-year head coach Doc Rivers and All-Star Paul Pierce, the team showcased great resilience by overcoming a slow start to secure the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The season was further highlighted by a revitalizing mid-season trade for Antoine Walker and the emergence of promising young talents like Al Jefferson and Tony Allen. The 10th overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Paul "The Truth" Pierce became a Hall of Fame forward and Boston Celtics legend who earned 10 All-Star selections and led the franchise to the 2008 NBA Championship as the Finals MVP.