The Boston Celtics secured their 18th NBA Championship by beating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in a 4-1 series victory. Virginia alum Sam Hauser played a key role off the bench, scoring eight points and contributing in other areas.
Hauser, a former Cavalier, is the sixth Virginia player to win an NBA title. After transferring from Marquette, he excelled at Virginia before signing with the Celtics and earning a contract extension.