Celtics Take Game 1 of NBA Finals

Boston Defeats Dallas 119-110

The Boston Celtics have taken a 1-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 119-110 in Game 1 on Thursday night.

Kristaps Porzingis Returns Strong

Kristaps Porzingis, who returned from a calf injury for the Mavericks, led the team with 20 points, including 18 in the second half. However, the Celtics' balanced scoring attack proved too much to overcome.

Celtics Control the Game

The Celtics held a comfortable lead throughout the game, with Jayson Tatum leading the way with 29 points. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, and Marcus Smart contributed 20. The Celtics shot 51.4% from the field, while the Mavericks shot just 41.7%.

Momentum Shifts in the Second Half

The Mavericks made a run in the second half, cutting the Celtics' lead to 12 points with 5:31 remaining. But the Celtics responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away.

Looking Ahead

Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Sunday night in Boston. The Mavericks will look to even the series, while the Celtics will aim to take a 2-0 lead.