Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns
Celtics and Suns have met only once in the NBA Finals, in 1976.
The Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns have met once in the NBA Finals, in 1976. The 2023–24 Celtics won the NBA championship, but did not face the Suns in the Finals.
Quick Facts
- First finals meeting
- 1976
- Second finals meeting
- 2024
- Series record (finals)
- Boston leads 2-0
- Key boston legends
- John Havlicek
- Dave Cowens
- Larry Bird
- Paul Pierce
- Jayson Tatum
- Key phoenix stars
- Paul Westphal
- Walter Davis
- Charles Barkley
- Steve Nash
- Devin Booker
Lore & Background
The 2023–24 Celtics won the franchise's 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most NBA titles. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals.
Did You Know?
- The 2023–24 Celtics had the best record in the NBA at 64–18.
- The Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games.
- The Celtics' 2024 championship was their first since 2008 and 18th overall.
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