Disappointed by the underwhelming display of basketball, supporters expressed their dissatisfaction with the outcome as the Celtics secured their 18th NBA Championship with a dominant 106-88 victory in Game 5. In contrast, the Mavericks' only successful scoring game was a single instance in Game 4 with a score of 122-84
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"Is it safe to say that this NBA season has been one of the most lackluster in recent years?" a disgruntled fan vented online. "The playoffs were uneventful, there was no excitement in the MVP race, All-Star weekend was a disappointment, and even Jayson Tatum's superteam managed to grab a championship. Plus, there were no major trades during the season and Klay Thompson couldn't hit a single shot in an elimination game. The NBA just doesn't have the same allure it used to."
After years of falling short, the Celtics and Tatum made history this week. Reflecting on their journey, Tatum expressed that the struggles of the past were all worth it. "This victory is truly at the top of the mountain," he shared with reporters.
"To finally achieve it and bring home banner number 18 after years of it hanging over our heads is an amazing feeling. We will forever be remembered in history and it still hasn't fully sunk in."
"I'm still processing everything, but we did it. Winning the championship will be a memory that stays with me for life, from the game to the celebrations and these moments."
"As a team, we have faced tough losses in previous years, including losing at home in front of our fans during playoffs and coming up short against Miami in game six a few years back."
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Securing a major victory in front of our home crowd was crucial, so I made sure to give my all and lead us to a win tonight. Despite being listed on the injury report for every game in the series, Doncic played all five games in his determination to help Dallas become champions. Despite facing injuries, he dismissed any excuses, stating "It doesn't matter how hurt I was; I was out there trying my best. But ultimately, it wasn't enough."