Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas's Luka-Kyrie Duo
Celtics Defeat Mavericks 107-89, Kristaps Porzingis Returns
The Boston Celtics blew out the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.
Jayson Tatum's Post-Game Dominance
Jayson Tatum sat on the podium early Friday morning, a little more than an hour after leading the Celtics to a 107-89 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics' superstar had just put on a dominant performance, scoring 29 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out four assists. Tatum's performance was a microcosm of the Celtics' team effort in Game 1. Boston got contributions from all over the lineup, with Jaylen Brown scoring 24 points, Marcus Smart adding 18 points, and Al Horford contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Dallas's Struggles
The Mavericks, meanwhile, were led by Luka Dončić's 23 points and 12 rebounds. However, Dončić struggled to find his rhythm offensively, shooting just 8-of-23 from the field. Kyrie Irving also had a quiet night, scoring just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.
Kristaps Porzingis' Return
The Mavericks welcomed back Kristaps Porzingis to the lineup after he missed the final two games of the Western Conference Finals with a calf injury. Porzingis played 25 minutes and scored 12 points, but he also struggled with his shot, finishing 5-of-11 from the field.
Conclusion
The Celtics' depth proved to be too much for the Mavericks in Game 1. Boston got contributions from all over the lineup, while Dallas struggled to find its rhythm offensively. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Sunday.
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