2024 NBA Finals
2024 NBA Finals
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals, beating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1. Jaylen Brown was named Finals MVP.
For the Mavericks, it was the 2nd loss in the Finals.
See every result since 1947 in the NBA champions by year list.
Who Won the 2024 NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics won the series 4-1 as the Eastern Conference champion. The title was the 18th in franchise history.
2024 NBA Finals Series Result
| Champion | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|
| Runner-up | Dallas Mavericks |
| Series result | Celtics win 4-1 |
| Games played | 5 |
| Finals MVP | Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) |
| Season | 2023-24 |
| League | NBA |
| Trophy | Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy |
| Format | Best-of-seven, 2-2-1-1-1 |
Results checked against Basketball-Reference on November 14, 2026.
Who Was the 2024 NBA Finals MVP?
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics won the Finals MVP award. Since 2009 the award has been named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
How the 2024 NBA Finals Fit in NBA History
- The Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 home-court format that year.
2024 NBA Finals Results: Game by Game
The series ran from June 6 to June 17, 2024. Boston had home-court advantage as the No. 1 seed in the East after a 64-18 season. Dallas came in as the No. 5 seed in the West at 50-32.
| Game | Date | Site | Result | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 6 | Boston | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89 | Celtics lead 1-0 |
| Game 2 | June 9 | Boston | Celtics 105, Mavericks 98 | Celtics lead 2-0 |
| Game 3 | June 12 | Dallas | Celtics 106, Mavericks 99 | Celtics lead 3-0 |
| Game 4 | June 14 | Dallas | Mavericks 122, Celtics 84 | Celtics lead 3-1 |
| Game 5 | June 17 | Boston | Celtics 106, Mavericks 88 | Celtics win 4-1 |
Scores, dates and seeds checked against the 2024 NBA Finals record on November 14, 2026.
How Did the Celtics Win the 2024 NBA Finals?
Boston won the first three games and never trailed in the series. The Celtics finished the playoffs 16-3, one of the best postseason records in league history.
- Game 1: Kristaps Porzingis returned from a 38-day injury absence and scored 20 off the bench, 18 of them in the first half.
- Game 2: Luka Doncic had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, the first Finals triple-double in Mavericks history, but Boston still won by 7.
- Game 3: Doncic fouled out with 4:12 left as the Celtics closed out a 3-0 lead in Dallas.
- Game 4: the Mavericks won by 38, one of the largest margins in Finals history, to avoid a sweep.
Who Was the 2024 NBA Finals MVP?
Jaylen Brown won the award with 7 of the 11 media votes. Jayson Tatum received the other 4. Brown averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
Tatum led the clincher with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists in the 106-88 win at TD Garden.
What Did the 2024 Title Mean for the Celtics?
It was Boston’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Lakers for the most in NBA history. It also ended a 16-year wait since the 2008 NBA Finals, and it was the first title for coach Joe Mazzulla.
For Kyrie Irving, the series was a return to face his former team. He scored 35 in Game 3, but Dallas could not stop the Celtics. See the full list of NBA champions by year for all 18 Boston titles.
2024 NBA Finals FAQ
Who won the 2024 NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals, beating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1.
Who were the 2024 NBA champions?
The Boston Celtics were the 2024 champions of the NBA.
Who was the 2024 NBA Finals MVP?
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics was named Finals MVP.
How many games did the 2024 NBA Finals last?
The series lasted 5 games.
How many championships did the Celtics have after 2024?
The 2024 title was the franchise's 18th championship.
Which season did the 2024 NBA Finals end?
The 2024 NBA Finals closed the 2023-24 season.
How many Finals had the Mavericks lost by 2024?
The 2024 series was the franchise's 2nd loss in the Finals.
The 2024 NBA Finals ended with the Celtics beating the Mavericks 4-1, with Jaylen Brown as Finals MVP. For every champion since 1947, see the NBA champions by year list.