Jayson Tatum expressed confidence in the Celtics' championship prospects, noting that they believed a title was imminent after the Nuggets' playoff elimination, which changed their playoff outlook.
Tatum recounted the pivotal moment of realization regarding their championship potential: "When Minnesota beat Denver, I felt like Denver was the only team that they matched up best with us."
After defeating the Mavericks in the Finals, the Celtics celebrated their 18th championship, bolstered by a strong belief stemming from Denver’s loss to Minnesota.
Despite the Celtics' strong season, the team struggled against Nikola Jokić, who dominated their matchups, highlighting the competitiveness expected between Boston and Denver in future seasons.
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