Celtics Win 18th NBA Championship 🍀
UPDATE!
PARADE 2024
Friday, June 21 @ 11AM
The parade starts at TD Garden, with the ducks rolling down Causeway Street then onto Cambridge and Tremont, past City Hall Plaza and Boston Common and ending at Hynes Convention Center.
Behind a stellar performance from Jayson Tatum and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics clinched their record 18th NBA title with a resounding 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. This historic win on the 16th anniversary of their last championship triumph not only surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers' record but also marked a significant redemption for the Celtics, who had faced playoff disappointments in recent years.
Tatum led the charge with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Brown contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, showcasing their dominance throughout the series. The Celtics' victory was fueled by a strong first half, highlighted by a spectacular Payton Pritchard half-court shot that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Despite missing significant time due to injury, Kristaps Porzingis provided valuable minutes off the bench, while Kyrie Irving struggled to find his rhythm against his former team. Brown's consistent performance on both ends of the court earned him the Finals MVP award, with Tatum praising his teammate's selflessness and leadership.
The Celtics' playoff run of 16-3, second only to the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors, served as a testament to their resilience and determination, finally breaking the team's streak of playoff disappointments. With key players like Tatum, Brown, and Al Horford overcoming past setbacks, the Celtics have set a new standard for success in the NBA.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla, the youngest to win an NBA title since Bill Russell in 1969, led the team through a season of challenges and changes, culminating in this historic victory. The Celtics' championship win not only cements their legacy in NBA history but also serves as a testament to the team's ability to overcome adversity and emerge victorious.
