The Celtics host the Mavericks for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night with the chance to secure a record-setting 18th NBA Championship title.
As roughly 20,000 fans flock to the West End to watch the sold-out matchup at TD Garden – and many more at surrounding bars and restaurants – local officials are focused on keeping Bostonians safe in anticipation of game-day celebrations.
Boston police announced Monday that they will again be enforcing road closures around the arena, affecting both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Causeway Street, in addition to all streets connecting Causeway to New Chardon Street, will be shut down following the first quarter of the game.