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The Boston Celtics have been crowned the 2023-2024 NBA Champions after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals with a 4-1 series victory.
This marks their 18th championship title, the most in NBA history, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers.
Let's take a look at some key moments from the Finals.
The series started with a close win for the Celtics in Game 1, followed by a dominant performance by the Mavericks in Game 2.
However, the Celtics bounced back in Game 3 with a decisive victory.
The Celtics celebrated their championship with a full on-court trophy presentation.
Led by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and featuring Lisa Salters, the team was presented with the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
"Man, first of all, God is the greatest... not because we won, but to put me in positions to maximize my God-given ability, to surround me with these guys, my family... this is an incredible feeling. I'm lost for words." Jaylen Brown, 2024
"What they going to say now? What they going to say now? How much did you guys want this for Al? Bad, you know, he... we don't have much time left out here as my favorite teammate of all time. They got it, it paved the way for a lot of us, and it means the world to share this." Jayson Tatum, 2024
This championship holds significant historical importance for the Celtics.
The Celtics now stand alone with the most NBA championships, surpassing the Los Angeles Lakers.
This marks their first championship in 16 years, since their 2008 title.
The celebration was covered extensively by various media outlets.
Media outlets like NBC Boston, KGW, NPR, and WBUR highlighted the team's achievement and the significance of their 18th championship title.
Analyzing the Celtics' journey to the championship.
The Celtics' resilience and ability to respond to adversity were key factors in their championship run.
The team's young core, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, has established itself as a dominant force in the NBA.
What does the future hold for the Boston Celtics?
The Celtics' championship win sets the stage for a promising future, with a strong young core and a solid team structure in place.
The team will look to build on this success in the coming seasons, aiming to continue their dominance in the NBA.