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Celtics Crush Mavericks to Take Early NBA Finals Lead
Boston Celtics Defeat Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1
Kristaps Porzingis Returns with Strong Performance
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of the NBA Finals on March 1, 2024. The Celtics dominated the game from start to finish, securing a comfortable 107-89 win.
Making his much-awaited return from a calf injury, Kristaps Porzingis of the Mavericks put up an impressive 20 points, including 18 in the first half. However, his efforts were ultimately overshadowed by the impressive play of the Celtics.
The Celtics' victory was propelled by a balanced scoring attack, with Jayson Tatum leading the way with 25 points. Other key contributors included Jaylen Brown with 23 points and Marcus Smart with 16 points.
The Celtics also outperformed the Mavericks in rebounding (52-35) and assists (30-18), establishing their dominance on both ends of the court. The Mavericks struggled to contain the Celtics' high-powered offense, which shot 48% from the field compared to Dallas' 38%.
With this victory, the Celtics take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 2 is scheduled for March 3, 2024, in Boston. The Mavericks will need to regroup and find a way to counter the Celtics' impressive play if they hope to tie the series.
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