The Boston Celtics Are the Champions of 2024 NBA Finals

Zoe Leung

18 June 2024 at 1:07 am·1-min read

Boston Celtics have won the 2023-2024 NBA championships, marking the team's 18th title in franchise history as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks with a whopping 106-88 victory. This additionally sets the record for most wins in the league’s history, now putting them ahead of the LA Lakers.

Game 5 saw Celtics' Jayson Tatum close out with a total of 31 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists while Jaylen Brown had 21 points, 8 rebound and 6 assists. Brown also walked away with the 2024 NBA Finals MVP title as he averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5 assists across 5 games.

The @celtics are the 2023-24 NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/UrZtUG0jwY
— NBA (@NBA) June 18, 2024

Your 2024 Bill Russell Finals MVP ☘️🏆 pic.twitter.com/2h9XPqibip
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 18, 2024

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