The last few seasons have felt like a long exhale for Celtics fans. Years of knocking on the door finally turned into nights when the Garden shook, cigars lit, and a banner rose. What follows is a clear, friendly look back at the moments that defined this era, told in plain language with just enough detail to relive it.

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The crowning moment is easy to pick. In June 2024, Boston closed out Dallas in five games and lifted its eighteenth title, becoming the NBA's all-time leader in championships.