Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks: Game 1 Recap
Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Series Opener
Boston Takes Control with Impressive Win
The Boston Celtics took a commanding lead in the NBA Finals on Thursday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 32 points, while Kristaps Porziņģis had a strong return from injury with 25 points and 12 rebounds.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, holding a double-digit advantage for the majority of the game. Dallas made a late push in the third quarter, but Boston responded with a 12-0 run to put the game away.
Luka Dončić had a triple-double for the Mavericks with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, he struggled with his shot, making just 8-of-23 from the field. The Celtics also held Jalen Brunson, Dallas' second-leading scorer, to just 9 points on 4-of-15 shooting.
The Celtics' defense was impressive throughout the game, holding the Mavericks to just 33.7% shooting from the field and 25.0% from three-point range. Boston also forced 17 turnovers, which led to 25 points.
Game 2 of the series is set for Sunday night in Boston. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead, while the Mavericks will try to even the series.
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