NBA Finals: Celtics Dominate, Take Game 1
Celtics Defeat Mavericks in Opener
The Boston Celtics have taken a 1-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals after a dominant 119-110 victory in Game 1 on Thursday night.
Celtics Control from the Start
The Celtics controlled the game from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Jayson Tatum led the way with 28 points, while Jaylen Brown added 26. Kristaps Porzingis returned from a calf injury to score 20 points for the Mavericks, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boston's balanced attack.
Mavericks Mount a Brief Charge
The Mavericks made a run in the second half, cutting the Celtics' lead to just five points with under five minutes to play. However, the Celtics responded with a 9-0 run to put the game away.
Celtics Favored in Game 2
The Celtics are now favored to win Game 2 on Sunday night and take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The Mavericks will need to play better if they want to even the series and force a return trip to Boston.
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