Boston Celtics Dominate Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Celtics Take Commanding Lead with 107-89 Victory

Boston Powers Past Dallas Behind Brown's 22 and Tatum's 32

The Boston Celtics have secured an early advantage in the 2024 NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 at TD Garden on Thursday. The Celtics, who claimed the Eastern Conference title, put on a dominant performance, led by impressive contributions from their top stars.

Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston, scoring 22 points, including five three-pointers. Jayson Tatum also had a strong night, finishing with 32 points and five three-pointers. Kristaps Porzingis, who came off the bench, added 20 points for the Mavericks, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Celtics.

The Celtics took control of the game in the first half, establishing a 14-point lead at the break. Dallas fought back in the third quarter, but Boston responded with a strong fourth quarter to seal the victory.

The Celtics will look to extend their lead in Game 2, which will be played in Boston on Sunday. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to slow down Boston's high-powered offense.