Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Boston Takes Early Series Lead
Key Takeaways from the Game
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1. The Celtics were led by Jaylen Brown's 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with 23 points and 6 rebounds.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead in the game and never looked back. They shot 51.9% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range, while the Mavericks shot just 39.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range.
The Celtics' defense was also impressive, holding the Mavericks to just 89 points. They forced 15 turnovers and blocked 6 shots.
The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 2 on Friday night.
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