The Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, winning the series with a decisive 106-88 victory in the final game. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with an impressive 31 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals, while Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals.
On the Mavericks side, Luka Doncic scored 28 points, but Kyrie Irving struggled, only managing 15 points. Kristaps Porzingis had a quiet game, scoring just 5 points.
Despite the Mavericks outscoring the Celtics in both the third (21-19) and fourth (21-20) quarters, Boston's dominant first-half performance proved too much for Dallas to overcome. The Celtics' regular-season excellence had finally translated into an NBA championship, a well-deserved reward for their hard work and dedication.
In the final minute, with the game firmly in hand, Tatum was spotted bent over and sobbing. One of his children found him in this emotional moment, and the Celtics' superstar swept the child up in his arms, the burden of expectation and pressure finally lifted from his shoulders.
As the substitutions began and the ovations echoed through the arena, the 38-year-old Al Horford, a first-time NBA champion, raised his arms in triumph. The Celtics' bench players, Pritchard and Hauser, replaced Brown and Tatum, allowing the starters to soak in the moment and the accolades from the crowd.
JAYLEN BROWN. 2024 FINALS MVP. 🙌
☘️ 20.8 PPG
☘️ 5.4 RPG
☘️ 5 APG
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