The Celtics won the NBA championship, Tatum locked FMVP to hide his face and cry, and Irving left the court angrily

Celtics' historic moment: Victory over the Mavericks to regain the NBA championship

A champion is born

The 2023-24 NBA Finals is undoubtedly the most interesting game in recent years. As the two giants of the league, the matchup between the Celtics and the Mavericks naturally arouses the expectations of the majority of fans. For Celtic, who have won the most championships in history, this game is undoubtedly a great opportunity for them to prove their quality once again. And for the Mavericks, it's also a great time to prove their strength to the league.

After a lengthy playoff process, the two teams finally met in the Finals. At the start of the match, it was clear that both sides were taking the decisive contest very seriously, and the field showed a white-hot confrontation. But the Celtics were clearly the better team, taking a 28-18 lead in the first quarter, with Jayson Tatum scoring 11 points of his own. It can be seen that Tatum is in hot form this game, and his performance has undoubtedly become the key to the Celtics winning the championship.

As the game progressed, the Celtics gradually pulled away from the score advantage. They continued their excellent form in the second quarter, playing well on the offensive end and severely limiting the Mavericks' offense on the defensive end. By halftime, they were leading 63-47. Although the Mavericks rebounded slightly in the third quarter, the Celtics still controlled the entire rhythm of the game, and finally defeated their opponents 103-93 to win the 2023-24 NBA championship trophy.

This is undoubtedly a very celebratory moment. As the team with the most championships in the history of the league, the Celtics undoubtedly deserve to win the championship again. And for Jayson Tatum, the core of the team, this is also another peak moment of his career.

Emotional outbursts: Tatum's joy and Irving's loss

In the moment of winning the championship, the emotional reaction of the players is undoubtedly in the spotlight. As the core of the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's reaction after winning the championship was really remarkable.

In the post-game interview, Tatum excitedly covered his face with his hands and cried bitterly, as if he wanted to release the pressure and sourness accumulated over the years at one time. For the young talent, this is undoubtedly the highest point of his career. From being questioned when he first entered the league to finally leading the team back to the championship, Tatum can be said to have gone through a difficult journey from being looked down upon to proving himself. At this moment, the joy and pride in his heart were intertwined, and the irrepressible emotions finally broke out.

And for Irving, who previously played for the Celtics, this game is undoubtedly extremely painful. After the game, Owen angrily left the game early before the game was over. Obviously, he couldn't accept that the team he played for had achieved so much since he left. Throughout the playoffs, Irving was booed and abused by fans at the Celtics' home court, and it can be said that the contradictions between the two sides have accumulated to the point of white heat. At this moment, Owen's choice to leave the field early is undoubtedly a manifestation of his extreme loss and anger in his heart. It's a huge frustration for a former star to see the team he played for achieve so much after he left.

Celtic's road to the championship

For Celtic, the road to the title this season has not been easy. After the ups and downs of the regular season, they also faced a lot of challenges in the playoffs.

In the first round against old rivals the Nets, the Celtics went through a fierce seven-game battle. The Nets' defensive basketball gave the Celtics a lot of problems, and the team was nearly reversed in Game 5. However, at critical moments, players such as Tatum and Brown played well, and finally helped the team defeat the Nets and advance to the next round.

In the second round against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Celtics had an even bigger struggle. As a powerhouse in the East, the Bucks have a strong roster and excellent home-court advantage. In the first two games, Celtic repeatedly fell into passivity and was once on the verge of elimination. However, at critical moments, the excellent performance of the starting lineup and the bench lineup, coupled with the excellent tactical adjustment of coach Stevens, helped the Celtics win three games in a row, and finally eliminated the Bucks 4-2 and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics faced the Miami Heat, who were of equal strength. This is a tough battle, and the two sides come and go, and it is difficult to distinguish between them. But in the end, the Celtics, who were playing at home, relied on a solid performance to defeat the Heat with an overall score of 4-2 and reach the Finals.

In the Finals, the Celtics once again faced a strong opponent, the Mavericks. As the representative of the West, the Mavericks have two superstars, Dejot Irving and Luka Doncic, and it can be said that they are very strong. However, in this game, the Celtics' overall strength and excellent team cooperation eventually prevailed, and they defeated the Mavericks 103-93 to achieve their NBA championship dream in the 2023-24 season.

Along the way, the Celtics have undoubtedly gone through many tests. From the bloody battle against the Nets in the first round, to overcoming the Bucks' strength in the second round, to defeating the Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, and finally defeating the Mavericks in the Finals, they have shown unparalleled unity and tenacity. This team is undoubtedly one of the best teams in the NBA right now, and their path to winning the championship will surely go into the history of the league.

Jayson Tatum's jump

In the process of the Celtics winning the championship, Jayson Tatum is undoubtedly a key figure. The young player's outstanding performance also allowed him to lock up the FMVP trophy this season.

Since entering the league, Tatum has been in the spotlight of fans and the media. As the star of the team, he shoulders the responsibility of leading the team to the championship. However, before that, he also suffered a lot of doubts and pressure, and many people thought that he was not yet the time to become the core of the team. But this season, Tatum finally impressed everyone.

In the regular season, Tatum showed excellent individual ability. He averaged 26.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, and has excellent statistics in all three categories: points, rebounds and assists. This not only helped the team stabilize at the top of the East, but also laid the foundation for the subsequent playoff road.

In the playoffs, Tatum's performance was even more impressive. He has been the leader of the team in every series, stepping up in key moments and bringing the team key wins. Especially in the Finals, Tatum broke out into the best form of his career. In the sixth game, he scored 31 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds, and his efficient and outstanding performance not only helped the team win the championship, but also made him lock the FMVP trophy in advance.

It can be said that the 25-year-old has finally achieved a transformation from a rising star to the heart of the team this season. Not only did he show a consistent performance in the regular season, but he exploded in key moments in the playoffs, leading the team all the way to the Finals and eventually winning the championship. This is undoubtedly the pinnacle of Tatum's career, and it will surely become a memory he will never forget.

For Tatum, this season's road to winning the championship has not been easy. Before that, he had been questioned, and many people thought that he could not really carry the backbone of the team. But now, he has finally proven himself as the leader of the team. This victory is undoubtedly the best reward for his efforts over the years, and it will surely become the motivation for him to continue to move forward in the future. I believe that in the coming season, Tatum will continue to lead the Celtics to rise in the league and achieve better results.

Owen's departure with his vendettas

And for former Celtics star Kyrie Irving, the game was full of regrets that could not be let go. At the moment when the Celtics won the championship, Irving chose to leave the game early, which can't help but make people feel a lot.

A former Celtics star, Irving has enjoyed some of the best seasons of his career with the team. In the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, he won championships with James with the Cavaliers and then joined the Celtics and became one of the core of the team. But in the 2018-19 season, Irving chose to leave the Celtics and joined the Nets. This undoubtedly left Celtic fans feeling extremely disappointed and angry.

In the following seasons, Irving's performance with the Nets has not been as expected, and the team has not been able to achieve outstanding results. In contrast, the Celtics gradually revived during this period, eventually returning to the Finals this season and winning the championship. This undoubtedly became a kind of irony for Owen. Irving didn't have a great run in the Finals, scoring just 15 points in Game 6 and leaving the game before the game was over. This is undoubtedly a manifestation of Irving's inner inability to accept that the Celtics won the championship.

For Irving, this match was arguably the most painful moment of his career. As a former player who played for the Celtics, he should have been proud and gratified by the team's achievements. But the reality is that he can't accept that his former team has achieved such great results since he left. This has undoubtedly become an indelible pain in his heart.

Although Irving will continue to work hard in the league after that, the result of this game will undoubtedly be a shadow in his career. He can't forget his decision to leave Celtic, and he can't let go of the regret that he couldn't be part of this team to win the championship. I believe that in the days to come, the result of this game will become a permanent scar in Owen's heart.