Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: Celtics Take Game 1 of NBA Finals with 107-89 Victory
Game Recap: Boston Dominates Despite Close Second Half
Boston Celtics 107, Dallas Mavericks 89
The Boston Celtics have taken an early lead in the NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 on June 6, 2024. Despite a brief resurgence from the Mavericks in the second half, the Celtics' offensive and defensive dominance proved too much to overcome.Kristaps Porzingis, returning from a calf injury, led the Mavericks with 20 points, but Boston's balanced attack was unstoppable. Jayson Tatum had a quiet night scoring but contributed with 39 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
The Celtics' three-point shooting was a key factor in their victory, hitting 16 long balls compared to the Mavericks' 7. Boston also dominated in the paint, outscoring Dallas by 10 points in the second quarter and 15 points in the third quarter.
With the victory, the Celtics take a 1-0 lead in the series, putting pressure on the Mavericks to respond in Game 2. The series continues on June 8, 2024.
Key Stats
- Celtics shooting: 11-27 from three-point line (40.7%)
- Mavericks shooting: 3-13 from three-point line (23.1%)
- Celtics' points in the paint: 38
- Mavericks' points in the paint: 28
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