Celtics Crush Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Lead Boston's Rout
Game Summary and Analysis
The Boston Celtics seized control of the 2024 NBA Finals with a convincing 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum exploded for 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 34 points and 4 assists.
The Celtics dominated from the start, outscoring the Mavericks 25-18 in the first quarter. Boston extended their lead to 15 points by halftime and never looked back. Despite a late rally by Dallas, the Celtics held on to secure the win and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić's 33 points, but the rest of the team struggled to find their rhythm. Kristaps Porziņģis, who was making his return from injury, finished with just 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting.
The Celtics now have a chance to take a commanding lead in the series when they host Game 2 in Boston on Friday night.
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