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Former Rockets guard Sam Cassell wins first NBA championship as coach

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Former Houston Rockets guard Sam Cassell added a fourth championship ring to his collection on Monday night with the Boston Celtics' NBA Finals triumph over the Dallas Mavericks.

Boston defeated Dallas 106-88 in Game 5 to secure its 4-1 series victory, marking the first NBA title of Cassell's coaching career. The Celtics assistant won three championships as a player, including two with the Rockets in the 1990s.

Cassell has worked for several NBA teams since the end of his playing career. He joined the Washington Wizards after his retirement in 2009, where he was integral in the development of future five-time All-Star John Wall.