When the Boston Celtics host Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 6, it will be the franchise's 81st playoff game over the past five seasons. No team in league history has played as many postseason games without winning at least one championship in the span.
But there are several reasons to believe this year's Celtics, favored over the Dallas Mavericks (or the Minnesota Timberwolves, should they complete a historic comeback from a 3-0 series deficit), can break that title drought by hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy next month.
Boston hasn't been able to translate that success into an 18th banner in the TD Garden.
But there are several reasons to believe this year's Celtics, favored over the Dallas Mavericks (or the Minnesota Timberwolves, should they complete a historic comeback from a 3-0 series deficit), can break that title drought by hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy next month.
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