That’s a wrap. What a season for Boston.
It’s tough to imagine anyone surpassing the Celtics in the East. But the West may be wide open. The Mavericks are outstanding, but they were only fifth in the conference this season, behind Oklahoma City, Denver, Minnesota and the LA Clippers. The Lakers are always a destination team for free agents, and New Orleans may be poised for a breakthrough.
Before that, the Olympics. See you then.
Al Horford has played 186 playoff games. He’s a champion for the first time. He gets some air time.
“This is just how I saw it, eight years ago!” he yells, referring to his first signing with the Celtics.
Porzingis is asked how he managed to play tonight despite his injury. He jokes that he doesn’t know but thanks the medical staff.
How could you play tonight, he’s asked?
“How could I not?”
Over to Jrue Holiday, who won a title with Milwaukee a few years ago and is married to someone with a few trophies, soccer Hall of Famer Lauren Holiday. He’ll treasure this one because of his teammates.
Over to Derrick White, nursing some chipped teeth from a collision with the floor.
“I’ll lose all my teeth for a championship,” White cracks.
