The Boston Celtics made history on Monday night, winning the NBA championship for the 18th time in franchise history. Led by Jayson Tatum’s incredible performance of 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to reclaim their place as champions.
This victory marked a significant milestone for the city of Boston’s Big 4 professional sports franchises, as it was their 13th championship in this century. Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points to the cause, while Jrue Holiday recorded an impressive 15 points and 11 rebounds. Center Kristaps Porzingis made an emotional return from a two-game absence due to injury, adding five points in just 17 minutes.
The Celtics finished the postseason with a remarkable record of 16-3, ending with an overall record of 80-21. This .792 winning percentage is second in team history, only behind their legendary championship team from the 1985-86 season that finished with a winning percentage of .820. With this win, the Celtics have cemented their place as one of the most successful franchises in NBA history.
