Celtics Win Record 18th NBA Championship With Resounding Game 5 Victory Over Mavericks

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (C) holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Boston on June 17, 2024. Charles Krupa/AP Photo

BOSTON—Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.

Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla.