Celtics Lakers Championship Banner History & Comparison Workbench

PG: “When you think of Boston, it's winning… Is it tied for banners?”

BS: “Up 1.”

Context: Brad Stevens (Celtics President of Basketball Ops) correcting Paul George on the Podcast P with Paul George / CLNS Media exchange, spotlighted by @ClutchPoints. Boston clinching Banner 18 in 2024 broke the 17-17 tie created by the Lakers' 2020 championship.

Celtics Lead ("Up 1")

18 vs 17

Boston Celtics

Eastern Conference · Founded 1946

Championship Banners

Most recent: 2024 NBA Champions (Defeated Dallas Mavericks 4-1, Finals MVP: Jaylen Brown).

Los Angeles Lakers

Western Conference · 12 in LA, 5 in Minneapolis

Championship Banners

Most recent: 2020 NBA Champions (Defeated Miami Heat 4-2, Finals MVP: LeBron James).

Championship & Series Inspector

Click any Banner or Finals Series for In-Depth Box

1957–2024 Rivalry Snapshot

Boston and Los Angeles remain the two most decorated franchises in NBA history with 35 combined titles. The Celtics lead 18 to 17 in total championships and hold a 9-3 advantage in direct NBA Finals clashes. Select any banner above or series below to inspect game scores, MVPs, and historical stakes.

Head-to-Head NBA Finals Meetings

Record 12 meetings: Celtics lead 9 series to 3

BOS 9 Wins

LAL 3 Wins

Banner Lead Over Time (1949–2024)

Net title differential (+ Boston lead / − Lakers lead)

Boston Lead (Peak +8 in 1969)

Lakers Lead (Peak +5 in 1954)

Tied (1962 at 5, 2020 at 17)

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