<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF BOSTON CELTICS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
ITS SUBSIDIARIES AS OF MARCH 31, 1995 AND THE RELATED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1995 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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