Former Libertyville High School star Drew Peterson is a member of the franchise, playing on a two-way contract
Boston Celtics earn their record-breaking 18th NBA title with 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks.Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history.Jaylen Brown earned NBA Finals MVP honors.Boston earned its latest title on the 16th anniversary of hoisting its last Larry O’Brien Trophy in 2008.
Jaylen Brown added 21 points. Jrue Holiday finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Center Kristaps Porzingis also provided an emotional lift, returning from a two-game absence because of a dislocated tendon in his left ankle to chip in five points in 17 minutes.It helped the Celtics cap a postseason that saw them go 16-3 and finish with an 80-21 overall record. That .792 winning percentage ranks second in team history behind only the Celtics’ 1985-86 championship team that finished 82-18 .
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