Celtics Rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas
The Boston Celtics have seized an early lead in the NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 on Tuesday night. The Celtics' depth proved overwhelming for Dallas, as they had six players score in double figures, led by Jayson Tatum's 26 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 21 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.
Porzingis Returns, but Celtics Ground Mavericks Bigs
Kristaps Porzingis made his return to the Mavericks lineup after missing the previous two games with a bruised knee, but he couldn't make much of an impact. He finished the game with just 7 points, as the Celtics' defense did a good job of limiting his touches. Dallas' other big man, Dwight Powell, also had a quiet night, finishing with just 6 points.
The Celtics' win in Game 1 gives them a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 2 will be played on Thursday night in Dallas.
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