Boston Celtics Win Big Against Dallas Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1

Celtics Take 1-0 Lead

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Jaylen Brown also played well, adding 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Dallas Struggles Without Porzingis

The Mavericks were without Kristaps Porzingis, who is out with a knee injury. Porzingis is the Mavericks' second-leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence was a major blow. The Mavericks struggled to score without Porzingis, shooting just 38.5% from the field. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 24 points, but he had 7 turnovers.

Celtics Dominate in Paint

The Celtics took advantage of the Mavericks' lack of size in the paint, outscoring them 52-36. The Celtics also had a 12-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Al Horford was a major factor in the paint for the Celtics, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Game 2 in Boston

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played on Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Mavericks will be looking to even the series at 1-1.