Celtics Win NBA Record 18th Title
Boston Beats Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5
Celtics Now Hold the NBA's Highest Number of Championships
The Boston Celtics are the NBA's new kings, winning a league-record 18th championship after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night. The Celtics' victory gives them their first title since 2018 and cements their status as the most successful franchise in NBA history.
The Celtics, who boasted the NBA's best regular-season record at 64-18, were dominant throughout the playoffs, losing only one game in the Eastern Conference Finals. They carried that momentum into the NBA Finals, where they defeated the Mavericks in five games.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in Game 5 with 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 27 points, and Marcus Smart contributed 17 points. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.
The Celtics' victory is a testament to the team's resilience and determination. After losing in the NBA Finals in 2021 and 2022, the Celtics bounced back this season to win the championship.
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