The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks by 106:88 at TD Garden, securing the championship (4-1 in the final series).
This is the first championship the Boston Celtics have won since 2008. They now have a total of 18 championships.
Joe Mazzulla‘s team led from the first to the last minute of the game, with their largest lead reaching 26 points (in the fourth quarter).
The home team controlled the score and the situation on the court during the first quarter, except for a period when the Dallas Mavericks, thanks to Josh Green, went on a 10:3 run to come within one point. The Boston Celtics responded with a 12:3 run on the other end, gaining a double-digit lead by the end of the first period – 28:18.
Jayson Tatum demonstrated his dominance in the second quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks’ defense had no answer. Jason Kidd’s team was trailing by single digits until five minutes before halftime, when the home team began to dominate, extending their lead to a significant 21 points (67:46).
The team from Texas played better in the continuation of the game, but the Boston Celtics’ lead was too large to overcome heading into the decisive 12 minutes (86:67). Jayson Tatum and his team managed to maintain their rhythm, bringing them one step closer to win.
An 8:2 run at the start of the fourth quarter was crucial for the Boston Celtics, giving them a substantial 26-point lead. The home team did not score any points for the remainder of the game, but this did not jeopardize their win.
The most effective player for the Boston Celtics was Jayson Tatum with 31 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists, while Luka Doncic stood out for the Dallas Mavericks with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.