The Boston Celtics have a storied track record in the NBA Finals. Learn more about top matchups, players and other stats.
The Boston Celtics are basketball royalty.
Boston is enjoying its 23rd trip to the NBA Finals. The franchise has won 17 championships.
If the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, their 18th championship will break a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history.
Here’s a look at the Celtics’ previous 22 NBA Finals appearances.
2022: Warriors defeat Celtics 4-2 ▪︎ Head coach: Ime Udoka ▪︎ Stephen Curry (GS) named Finals MVP after averaging 31.2 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
2010: Lakers defeat Celtics 4-3 ▪︎ Head coach: Doc Rivers ▪︎ Kobe Bryant (LAL) named Finals MVP after averaging 28.6 points, 8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.1 steals.
2008: Celtics defeat Lakers 4-2 ▪︎ Head coach: Doc Rivers ▪︎ Paul Pierce (BOS) named Finals MVP after averaging 21.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists.
1987: Lakers defeat Celtics 4-2 ▪︎ Head coach: K.C. Jones ▪︎ Magic Johnson (LAL) named Finals MVP after averaging 26.2 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists and 2.3 steals.
1986: Celtics defeat Rockets 4-2 ▪︎ Head coach: K.C. Jones ▪︎ Larry Bird (BOS) named Finals MVP after averaging 24 points, 9.7 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 2.7 steals.
1985: Lakers defeat Celtics 4-2 ▪︎ Head coach: K.C. Jones ▪︎ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (LAL) named Finals MVP after averaging 25.7 points, 9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.5 blocks.
1984: Celtics defeat Lakers 4-3 ▪︎ Head coach: K.
