Boston Takes Early Lead In Series

Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Boston Takes Early Lead in Series

The Boston Celtics took control of the NBA Finals with a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Thursday night. The Celtics were led by a balanced scoring attack, with five players scoring in double figures. Jayson Tatum led the way with 25 points, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and Marcus Smart chipped in 18 points.

The Mavericks were led by Kristaps Porzingis, who returned from a calf injury to score 20 points. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' strong defense. The Mavericks shot just 40.8% from the field and were outrebounded by the Celtics 52-36.

The Celtics were able to take control of the game early and never looked back. They led by as many as 23 points in the first half and never trailed in the second half.

關鍵問題

The Celtics' win gives them a 1-0 lead in the series. The two teams will meet again in Game 2 on Sunday night.

Some key questions going into Game 2 include:

• Can the Mavericks adjust their offense to find more efficient ways to score against the Celtics' defense?
• Will Porzingis be able to stay healthy and provide the Mavericks with a consistent scoring threat?
• Can the Celtics continue to control the paint and limit the Mavericks' second chances?

The answers to these questions will likely determine the outcome of Game 2 and the series as a whole.