2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks

Game 1 Recap: Celtics Dominate Mavericks 107-89

Jayson Tatum Leads Boston to Victory

The Boston Celtics took an early lead in the 2024 NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 on ESPN. Jayson Tatum led the charge for Boston, scoring 32 points and hitting five 3-pointers. He was supported by Jaylen Brown, who added 24 points and 8 rebounds.

The Celtics' defense was also impressive, holding the Mavericks to just 3-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc. Dallas's leading scorer was Luka Dončić, who had 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, but he was not able to keep up with Boston's high-powered offense.

Missed Opportunities for Mavericks

The Mavericks had a disappointing shooting night, especially from 3-point range. They were 160-of-2065 (7.7%) from the field and 3-of-11 (27.3%) from the 3-point line. This allowed the Celtics to build a comfortable lead throughout the game.

Strong Start to the Series for Celtics

With the win, the Celtics take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. They will face the Mavericks again in Game 2 on June 8th at TD Garden in Boston.