Celtics Deliver Dominant Performance To Win NBA Title
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 106-88, in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday. The Celtics have won the 2023-24 NBA title.
The Celtics needed to avenge the Game 4 loss in Dallas, and they dominated the contest right from the start. The Mavericks struggled on offense and Boston found a way to contain Luka Doncic, limiting Dallas to just 18 points in the opening 12 minutes of action. The Celtics built on their 10-point lead in the first quarter and made it a 21-point game at the halftime break following a 39-28 score. The Mavericks looked slightly better in the second half and won the third and fourth quarters, but that was not enough to complete the comeback. The Celtics cruised their way in the final 12 minutes and secured the win with ease, winning their first title since the 2007-08 season and 18th overall, the highest mark in NBA history. Jaylen Brown was named the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and two steals for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown recorded 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals. Jrue Holiday recorded 15 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. Derrick White chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Al Horford had nine points and nine boards. The Celtics shot 42.7 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.
Luka Doncic was the best player for the Mavericks after posting 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Kyrie Irving had 15 points, nine assists and three rebounds. Derrick Jones notched 10 points. Josh Green impressed off the bench and recorded 14 points. The Mavericks shot 44.9 percent from the floor and 29.7 percent from three-point range.
The Celtics needed to avenge the Game 4 loss in Dallas, and they dominated the contest right from the start. The Mavericks struggled on offense and Boston found a way to contain Luka Doncic, limiting Dallas to just 18 points in the opening 12 minutes of action. The Celtics built on their 10-point lead in the first quarter and made it a 21-point game at the halftime break following a 39-28 score. The Mavericks looked slightly better in the second half and won the third and fourth quarters, but that was not enough to complete the comeback. The Celtics cruised their way in the final 12 minutes and secured the win with ease, winning their first title since the 2007-08 season and 18th overall, the highest mark in NBA history. Jaylen Brown was named the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and two steals for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown recorded 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals. Jrue Holiday recorded 15 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. Derrick White chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Al Horford had nine points and nine boards. The Celtics shot 42.7 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.
Luka Doncic was the best player for the Mavericks after posting 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Kyrie Irving had 15 points, nine assists and three rebounds. Derrick Jones notched 10 points. Josh Green impressed off the bench and recorded 14 points. The Mavericks shot 44.9 percent from the floor and 29.7 percent from three-point range.