Celtics’ 18th Title

The Boston Celtics 5’d the Dallas Mavericks, winning the clinching game by 18 points, to win their record- breaking 18th NBA crown.

They clinch the title at home for the 11th time, a 4th straight crown won there after 5 had been road clinchers.

Boston is (18-5) in final round entities, this just the 5th final series involving them that went 5 games or less. (’61,’64,’65 and 2024 5 game Celts wins and a 4 game sweep for them in ’59.

The Celtics and Boston Red Sox are a combined 27-9) in final rounds, winning three quarters of those series.