The Boston Celtics secured their 18th NBA championship by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. This victory marks the Celtics’ first championship since 2008 and only their second since 1986. With this win, the Celtics have surpassed their long-time rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in total championships. The Lakers had tied the Celtics with 17 titles after winning the 2020 NBA Finals in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic bubble in Orlando.
The Celtics ended the playoffs with an impressive 16-3 record and one of the top five net ratings in league history, showcasing their dominance throughout the postseason. Their championship legacy spans six different decades, with titles won in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s,
