Celtics Take Early Series Lead With 107 89 Victory

Boston Celtics Win Game 1 of NBA Finals Over Dallas Mavericks

Celtics Take Early Series Lead with 107-89 Victory

Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals Game 1 Box Score

The Boston Celtics took a commanding lead in the 2024 NBA Finals by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 on June 6, 2024. Led by Jason Tatum's outstanding performance, the Celtics controlled the game from start to finish, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling series.

Tatum put up a monster stat line in Game 1, scoring 28 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists. He was ably supported by Jaylen Brown, who added 22 points and 8 rebounds, and Robert Williams III, who had 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

The Celtics' defense was also impressive, holding the Mavericks to just 89 points on 39% shooting from the field. Dallas' leading scorer was Kristaps Porzingis, who had 20 points, but he was limited to just 5-of-13 shooting from the field. Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' superstar guard, struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting.

The Celtics' victory in Game 1 was a statement of intent. They showed that they are the team to beat in this year's Finals and that they are determined to win their first NBA championship since 2018. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will need to make some adjustments if they want to get back into the series. They will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and Brown and they will need Doncic to play better. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for June 8, 2024, in Dallas.