Lakers Fans React to Boston Celtics Losing NBA Finals

The end of one of the most frustrating NBA Finals matchups for Lakers fans finally came to an end on Thursday. On top of LA not even sniffing the playoffs, the purple and gold faithful were subjected to watching the Golden State Warriors play the Boston Celtics for the Larry O'Brien trophy.

The Warriors, led by a virtuoso performance by Steph Curry, cruised for most of the game to a series clinching 103-90 victory at the Boston Garden to win their fourth championship in eight years.

More importantly, the Warriors beating the Celtics meant that the Lakers arch rival is still tied with LA for most NBA championships (17) all-time.

Lakers fans, and former players, took to Twitter to celebrate the Celtics futile attempt to win the 18th title in their franchise's history.

Lakers Hall-of-Famer James Worthy kicked off the festivities and in the process, threw a jab back at former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell who went out of his way to call out Worthy before the Finals.

What happened? @cedricmaxwell81

Congratulations @warriors #NBAFinals #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/hnK1AQ4gGT
— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) June 17, 2022

One popular Lakers account jokingly pointed out that Jayson Tatum's affinity for Kobe Bryant is why he played so poorly in the finals.

they said Tatum love Kobe so much he couldn’t let the Celtics pass Lakers in titles 😭
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 17, 2022

As did another.

Tatum really love Kobe. He ain’t want the celtics to have more rings than the Lakers.
— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) June 17, 2022

LA sports expert Doug McKain pointed out a historical fact that will continue to make Lakers fans smile.

Celtics have won one championship in 36 years. Never put them in the same convo with the Lakers.
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) June 17, 2022

The ring count wasn't lost on fans.

Lakers gonna raise #18 before the Celtics 🏆
— Ari Tata🌙 (@Ariichiiyoko) June 17, 2022

"You're a Boston Celtics fan?" pic.twitter.com/7p41AecIDi
— LakersSpin (@LakersSpin) June 17, 2022

Tim Kawakami of The Athletic pointed out the double win for former Showtime era Laker Mychal Thompson.

Mychal Thompson is doubly happy -- his son Klay won a title and the Warriors also prevented the Celtics from moving ahead of the Lakers in total titles. Both still have 17. https://t.co/rt30Up8ZvB
— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) June 17, 2022

Even Bleacher Report got in on the action.

L.A. fans realizing the Lakers and Celtics are still tied with 17 rings 😂 pic.twitter.com/RTolVBSbUm
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 17, 2022

The Finals matchup is probably the only time southern California sports fans will ever pull for a Bay Area team.

Lakers and Warriors fans rooting against the Celtics pic.twitter.com/5GzPvk35Ie
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) June 17, 2022

Cigars were in order for Lakers fans.

That Celtics pack hittin and it’s only the 2nd quarter. pic.twitter.com/c4wsbVDnMS
— Captain America (@0xLakers) June 17, 2022