Celtics Blow Out Mavericks in NBA Finals Opener
Boston Takes Game 1, Porzingis Returns
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics made a dominant statement in the NBA Finals opener, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 at home. Kristaps Porzingis, returning from injury, made his first appearance for the Mavericks in the series. Despite Porzingis' presence, the Celtics never trailed, building a 20-point lead at halftime. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 30 points, while Jason Tatum contributed 20. For the Mavericks, Tim Hardaway Jr. was the leading scorer with 20 points. The Celtics controlled the game from start to finish, holding the Mavericks to just 40% shooting from the field. Boston also had a 41-29 rebounding advantage. The Celtics now have a 1-0 lead in the series, which continues with Game 2 in Dallas on Sunday.
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