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The Boston Celtics captured their record 18th NBA championship in 2024.

The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals, their first championship since 2008 and 18th overall, the most of any NBA franchise.

Quick Facts

Primary location: Charles River Esplanade to City Hall Plaza
Frequency: Upon NBA Championship victory
Key participant group: Championship Rosters & Franchise Legends
Cultural significance: Defining moment of Boston sports history

Lore & Background

Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics finished with a league-best 64–18 regular season record and advanced through the playoffs with a 12–2 record. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks four games to one in the Finals, with Jaylen Brown named Finals MVP.

Reader's Guide

The Celtics won the first two games at home, then took Game 3 in Dallas after building a large lead. The Mavericks won Game 4 in a blowout, but Boston won Game 5 at home to claim the championship.