on april 16, 2015, stevens was named the eastern conference coach of the month for april. he led the celtics to the east’s best record in april at 7–1. the celtics recorded a 4–0 mark on the road, and closed the month with six consecutive victories – five of them against playoff teams. on february 28, 2016, stevens was named the eastern conference coach of the month for february. he guided his squad to an eastern conference-best 9–3 record during the month, including a perfect 6–0 mark at home. the celtics (36–25 overall) finished the month in sole possession of third place in the east behind the cleveland cavaliers and atlantic division foe the toronto raptors.