The Boston Celtics most recently beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals to win their 18th championship. They defeated the Mavericks in five games during the 2023-24 NBA season, with a decisive 106-88 victory in Game 5 to clinch the title. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, and Jaylen Brown was named Finals MVP. This victory marked the Celtics' first championship since 2008 and solidified their status as the most successful franchise in NBA history with 18 titles
. Previously, in 2008, the Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers in six games to win the NBA Finals, with Paul Pierce named Finals MVP
