NBA Finals: Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1
Celtics 105, Mavericks 91
BOSTON -- Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics wasted no time taking control of Game 1 in the NBA Finals on Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics held the Dallas Mavericks to just 24% shooting in the first quarter and never looked back, cruising to a 105-91 victory.
Porzingis led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, while Jayson Tatum added 23 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Grant Williams also chipped in a career-high 27 points off the bench.
The Celtics took a quick 10-point lead in the first quarter and never let Dallas get closer than six points the rest of the way.
The Celtics now lead the series 1-0 and will host Game 2 on Sunday night.
Key Stats
- Celtics: 50% shooting, 11 of 30 from three-point range, 8 of 11 from the free-throw line
- Mavericks: 36% shooting, 6 of 22 from three-point range, 17 of 23 from the free-throw line
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