Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 Win

Kristaps Porziņģis Shines in Return

The Boston Celtics took a commanding lead in the 2024 NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 122-103 in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Kristaps Porziņģis made a triumphant return to the lineup, scoring 22 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

The Celtics closed out the first quarter on a 9-0 run and never looked back, taking a 67-46 lead into halftime. The Mavericks cut the deficit to 10 points in the third quarter, but the Celtics responded with a 14-2 run to put the game away.

Key Takeaways

Here are five key takeaways from the Celtics' Game 1 victory:

1. Kristaps Porziņģis' return was a major boost for the Celtics.
2. Boston's depth proved too much for Dallas.
3. The Luka-Kyrie duo struggled.
4. The Celtics took advantage of Luka Dončić's sixth foul.
5. A 22-2 Mavericks run in the fourth quarter nearly turned around the game.

The Celtics are now one win away from their 18th NBA championship. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday night in Dallas.