Warriors fans celebrate outside Chase Center after the Golden State Warriors win the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Camille Cohen/The Standard
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with th Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. | Elsa/Getty Images
Warriors fans Mikey Yamaguma, center left, and Jared Moreno, center right, watch action on the big screen during a watch party at Chase Center between the Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics during game 6 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Camille Cohen/The Standard
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. | Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
Warriors fan Andres Laxa celebrate at a watch party at Chase Center after the Golden State Warriors win the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Juliana Yamada/The Standard
Jordan Poole #3 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. | Adam Glanzman/Getty Images | Source: Adan Glanzman/Getty Images
Warriors fans watch action on the big screen during a watch party at Chase Center between the Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics during game 6 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Camille Cohen/The Standard
Warriors fans watch action on the big screen during a watch party at Chase Center between the Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics during game 6 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco. | Camille Cohen/The Standard
Warriors fans watch action on the big screen during a watch party at Chase Center between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics during game 6 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Juliana Yamada/The Standard
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors raises the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.| Elsa/Getty Images
The Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. | Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a three pointer against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. | Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
Warriors fans celebrate while watching action on the big screen during a watch party at Chase Center between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics during Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Juliana Yamada/The Standard
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a layup against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. | Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
Warriors fans celebrate outside of Chase Center after the Golden State Warriors win the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Juliana Yamada/The Standard
Warriors cheerleaders celebrate at a watch party at Chase Center after the Golden State Warriors win the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Juliana Yamada/The Standard
Warriors fans Lori Archie, center, and Lisa Wachtell, right, at a watch party at Chase Center after the Golden State Warriors win the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Juliana Yamada/The Standard
Led by MVP Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors took home their fourth NBA championship in less than a decade—defeating the Boston Celtics on the road, 103-90, and further cementing their status as one of the greatest basketball teams in the history of the sport.
After keeping fans of both clubs on the edge of their seats by splitting the first four games of the series, the Dubs won three consecutive bouts with the Celtics, a storied franchise in their own right.
It is the Warriors seventh league title in franchise history and the fourth of the Steph Curry era. But while Curry can now cover four fingers on his golden shooting hand with a championship ring, tonight marked a first for the team’s star point guard. After his team was presented with their trophy, Curry was named MVP of the series—an honor that previously eluded him.
Tonight’s victory was not a foregone conclusion. Boston started the game strong. After securing a 12-point lead early in the first quarter, they appeared ready and able to force Game 7. But the Warriors quickly regained control of the game, going on an 11-point run and ending the first quarter up by 5. They never relinquished control.
In addition to Curry’s 34 points, other marquee players turned in memorable performances, with Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole making key drives and Draymond Green draining a pair of shots from beyond the arc.