1985–86 Boston Celtics season Game log January'

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Thu. Jan. 2 | @ Indiana Pacers | 122–104 | Market Square Arena | 24–7 |
| 32 | Fri. Jan. 3 | New Jersey Nets | 129–117 | Boston Garden | 25–7 |
| 33 | Tue. Jan. 7 | @ Detroit Pistons | 109–113 | Pontiac Silverdome | 25–8 |
| 34 | Wed. Jan. 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 126–95 | Boston Garden | 26–8 |
| 35 | Fri. Jan. 10 | Atlanta Hawks | 115–108 | Boston Garden | 27–8 |
| 36 | Wed. Jan. 15 | Denver Nuggets | 123–100 | Boston Garden | 28–8 |
| 37 | Fri. Jan. 17 | @ Indiana Pacers | 123–105 | Market Square Arena | 29–8 |
| 38 | Sat. Jan. 18 | @ Atlanta Hawks | 125–122 (OT) | The Omni | 30–8 |
| 39 | Wed. Jan. 22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 110–95 | Boston Garden | 31–8 |