Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks in Game 1: 5 Takeaways
Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas
The Boston Celtics made a statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100. Boston's depth proved to be too much for Dallas, as they had six players score in double figures. Jason Tatum led the way with 23 points, while Jaylen Brown added 19 points. Kristaps Porzingis also had a strong performance with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles
The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, but the duo struggled to find their rhythm. Dončić finished with 27 points, but he shot just 9-of-26 from the field. Irving added 19 points, but he also had six turnovers. Boston's defense did a good job of containing the two stars, and they never really got into a groove.
Boston Led by as Many as 25 Points
The Celtics led by as many as 25 points in the game, and they were never really threatened by the Mavericks. Dallas made a run in the third quarter, but Boston was able to weather the storm and pull away in the fourth quarter.
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