2024 NBA Finals schedule: Celtics vs. Mavericks start date, game times, odds, TV channel for NBA playoffs
The Celtics have won 17 championships in their franchise history, but they actually have a longer title drought than the Mavs. Boston's last NBA title came in 2008. The Celtics -- who fell in the conference finals to the Heat last season -- last made the NBA Finals in 2022, but they lost against the Warriors in six games.