Celtics Win Game 1 of NBA Finals, Take 1-0 Lead Over Mavericks

Five Takeaways as Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks in Game 1

Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas, Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles

The Boston Celtics took a 1-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, winning Game 1 112-87 at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Celtics' depth was on full display in Game 1, as they got contributions from up and down the roster. Malcolm Brogdon came off the bench to score 14 points, while Al Horford added 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Celtics also hit 14 three-pointers as a team, compared to just 7 for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, Dončić shot just 8-of-24 from the field and was a -19 in the game. Kyrie Irving added 20 points for the Mavericks, but he also shot just 7-of-21 from the field.

The Celtics now have a 1-0 lead in the series and can take a commanding 3-0 lead if they win Game 2 on Thursday night. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to win at least one game in Boston if they want to keep their championship hopes alive.