
The Boston Celtics clinched their 18th NBA championship title by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in a thrilling game at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum's stellar performance with 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds led the Celtics to victory, breaking the tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in league history.
Adding to the Celtics' success, Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, earning him the NBA Finals MVP title. The team's impressive postseason record of 16-3 culminated in an overall 80-21 record, marking the 13th championship won by Boston's professional sports franchises this century.