Celtics

13 Mar

Thunder Overcome Celtics ‘Test’ To Reach Play-Offs

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsCeltics, Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder sealed a spot in the NBA play-offs with 16 games of the season remaining following an impressive 118-112 win over reigning champions the Boston Celtics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strengthened his case for the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award by putting up 34 points, five rebounds and seven assists in 39 minutes. The victory means the Thunder, who are 12 games clear at the top of the standings in the Western Conference, have joined the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Eastern Conference in the play-offs. And beating 18-time champions Boston was an important “test” to overcome for the Thunder, who…

18 Jun

Celtics Beat Dallas To Win Record 18Th NBA Title

wontumionlineSportsCeltics, Dallas, NBA

The Boston Celtics secured a record 18th championship as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA Finals. Dallas had kept alive their title hopes with a 122-84 win on Friday to deny the Celtics a clean sweep in the best-of-seven championship series. But in front of their home fans in Boston, the top seeds were inspired to victory by Jayson Tatum’s 31-point performance. The championship win was the Celtics’ first in 16 years and moves them one clear of the Los Angeles Lakers, who have won 17, in the record books. It was miserable…