As it happened: Dallas Mavericks 88-106 Boston CelticsCeltics take series 4-1 after dominant playoff run
The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to claim a record 18th NBA title, one more than their old rivals the Los Angeles Lakers.
“When you have few chances in life, you’ve got to take the bull by the horns and you’ve got to own it, and our guys owned it,” said Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla at the trophy presentation ceremony.