6 Unforgettable Moments from the Boston Celtics NBA Finals

Boston Celtics have created history this year by becoming NBA champions for the 18th time. They have become the most accomplished team in NBA history by breaking the record of New York Lakers. Boston Celtics have some unforgettable final moments which are written on the pages of history.

Jalen Brown’s Statement Game (Game 1, NBA Finals): 

The whispers started here. With Luka Doncic exploding for 35 points, the Celtics faced an early deficit. But then, Jaylen Brown stepped up. He erupted for a career-high 43 points, showcasing a newfound offensive prowess that silenced any doubters about his ability to be a Finals MVP contender. This wasn’t just a scoring outburst; it was a complete performance with clutch rebounds and defensive stops. Brown sent a message to the league and his teammates: the Celtics were here to win.

Smart’s Defense on Doncic (Game 2, NBA Finals): 

Dallas needed some pushback after the Game 1 loss and Luka Doncic was in the mood to deliver it. Except Marcus Smart had other ideas. The Defensive Player of the Year locked up Doncic, making the young man take tough contested shots and just being all over the place defensively all game. His 21 points were a drop in the bucket compared to the usual dominance Dontic usually inflicts on opposing defences. Not only did this defence change steal Game 2 for the Cs, it established how the rest of the series was going to go with Doncic on offence.

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Jayson Tatum Takeover (Game 3, NBA Finals): 

Back in Boston, the Celtics needed a statement win. Jayson Tatum, the team is undisputed leader, delivered just that. He dropped 34 points, showcasing his entire offensive arsenal – step-back threes, powerful drives, and timely mid-range jumpers. Tatum’s scoring outbursts were not just about individual brilliance they were about creating space for his teammates and igniting a fire in the TD Garden. The energy from the crowd fueled the Celtics who cruised to a convincing win and a 2-1 series lead.

The Timelord Rises (Game 4, NBA Finals):

Furthermore, Celtics big man Robert Williams III has been dealing with knee soreness throughout the playoffs. Some (like the folks at Clippers blog Clips Nation) believe that he is unplayable, but in Game 4 he was a beast. He started blocking shots, owning the paint on both ends and closed out with a huge 15 points and 16 rebounds. The revelation was how dynamic Williams was defensively. That took away the inside game for the Mavericks and made them settle for three-pointers which they ended up taking a lot of. The defensive dominance of Timelord would be the turning point of the series, putting the Celtics into the driver’s seat of the championship.

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Brown’s Dagger Three (Game 4, NBA Finals):

Things were all square, and there was tension in the air during the final minute of the game! They needed a hero, and Jaylen Brown delivered. Brown eventually ended up wide open at the top of the key after some screens and cuts. And as time expired, in front of him with ice running through his veins, he buried the game-winning three-pointer. Those in the TD erupted in jubilation over a win that moved the Celtics one step away from the franchise’s 18th title. Brown’s dagger three is the stuff of Celtics legend, a moment of true clutch shooting magnificence.

The Banner 18 Celebration (Game 5, NBA Finals):

The atmosphere in Dallas was electric, but the Celtics were determined to close out the series. They started strong, building a comfortable lead early in the game. Jayson Tatum orchestrated the offence, leading the team with 31 points and 11 assists displaying his all-around dominance. The Celtics never looked back cruising to a 106-88 victory and securing their 18th NBA championship. The final buzzer was met with a wave of green jerseys flooding the court, celebrating a hard-fought championship run.