NBA Finals: Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1
Celtics Take Early Lead in Championship Series
Boston Celtics 107, Dallas Mavericks 89
The Boston Celtics have taken an early lead in the NBA Finals, cruising to a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Thursday. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored a team-high 29 points, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 21 points in the second half. The Mavericks struggled to keep up with the Celtics' offense, shooting just 33% from the field. Kristaps Porzingis led the way for Dallas with 18 points, but he was the only Maverick to score in double figures.
The Celtics' defense was stifling, holding the Mavericks to just 89 points. The Celtics also forced 16 turnovers, which led to 20 points.
The Celtics will now have a chance to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory in Game 1 was a dominant performance that sent a clear message to the Mavericks. The Celtics are the team to beat in the NBA Finals, and they will be looking to close out the series in Game 2.
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