Boston Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 Win

Kristaps Porziņģis Shines in Return

The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 112-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Kristaps Porziņģis, who missed the previous two games with a knee injury, returned to the lineup and had a huge impact on the game.

Porziņģis Leads the Way

Porziņģis finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks in his return. He was a force on both ends of the court, and his presence helped the Celtics control the game from start to finish.

Jayson Tatum also had a big game for the Celtics, scoring 29 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Marcus Smart had 12 points and 6 assists.

Mavericks Struggle

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 24 points and 9 rebounds. However, Dončić was the only Maverick who really got going offensively. The rest of the team struggled to find their rhythm, and they shot just 38% from the field.

The Celtics held the Mavericks to just 33 points in the second half, and they forced 18 turnovers. The Celtics were also able to control the boards, outrebounding the Mavericks 46-34.

Conclusion

The Celtics were the better team in Game 1, and they deserved to win. Porziņģis' return was a huge boost for the Celtics, and he helped them control the game on both ends of the court. The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to even the series in Game 2.