The Boston Celtics club became the champion of the National Basketball Association (NBA). This happened following the results of the fifth match against the Dallas Mavericks, in which the hosts won with a score of 106:88. Thus, the score in the series of up to four wins became 4-1.

Boston forward Jason Tatum scored the most points in the match. He scored 31 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists. Luka Doncic became the most productive member of the Dallas team, who made a triple-double: 28 points, made 12 rebounds and gave 12 assists.

Tatum also beat Kobe Bryant's record for the most playoff points scored before the age of 27 in NBA history. Now he has 2,711 points to his credit, surpassing the achievement of the legendary Bryant (2,694).

Boston defender Jaylen Brown was named the best player of the playoffs.

For the Boston club, this is the 18th victory in history, which is the best result of the second place for Los‑Los Angeles Lakers (17 wins).