Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Brown Returns, Porzingis Powers Celtics
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1. Jayson Brown returned from injury to lead the way for the Celtics with 29 points, while Porzingis added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, taking a 39-24 advantage at the end of the first quarter. They extended their lead to 61-45 by halftime and cruised to the victory in the second half.
The Mavericks struggled to keep up with the Celtics' high-powered offense, shooting just 37.5% from the field. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas with 23 points, but he was the only Mavericks player to score in double figures.
Five Takeaways from Game 1
- The Celtics' defense was outstanding, holding the Mavericks to just 37.5% shooting from the field.
- Brown's return was a huge boost for the Celtics, as he provided them with a much-needed scoring threat.
- Porzingis was a force in the paint for the Celtics, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
- The Mavericks struggled to keep up with the Celtics' pace of play, as they were outscored 107-89.
- The Celtics are now in a great position to take a 2-0 lead in the series when Game 2 is played on Friday night.
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