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Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Boston Blows Out Dallas 107-89
The Boston Celtics sent a thunderous message in the opening game of the NBA Finals, taking down the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night. After a dominant first half, the Celtics never looked back, cruising to victory on the road.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points, including five 3-pointers. Jaylen Brown added 29 points, while Al Horford chipped in with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Boston's Depth Overwhelms Dallas
The Celtics' depth proved too much for the Mavericks to handle. Eight players scored at least eight points for Boston, compared to just four for Dallas. The Celtics' bench outscored the Mavericks' bench 34-18.
Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles
Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks' star duo, struggled to find their rhythm. Dončić finished with 24 points but shot just 9-of-24 from the field. Irving was held to 11 points on 4-of-17 shooting.
Celtics Grind Down Mavs Bigs
The Celtics' physicality took a toll on the Mavericks' big men. Kristaps Porziņģis, who returned from a calf injury, was limited to 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting. Dwight Powell and JaVale McGee struggled against Boston's frontcourt duo of Horford and Robert Williams III.
Conclusion:
The Boston Celtics sent a resounding message to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Their dominant performance showcased their depth, physicality, and resilience. As the series shifts to Boston for Game 2 on Sunday, the Celtics will look to build on their early advantage while the Mavericks will need to make significant adjustments if they want to avoid going down 0-2.
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