Boston Takes Early Lead In Series

Mavericks Fall in Game 1 of NBA Finals to Boston Celtics

Boston Takes Early Lead in Series

Mavs Struggle to Keep Pace with Celtics' Offensive Firepower

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-90 in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on Wednesday.

The Celtics came out firing, led by Jayson Tatum's 29 points and Jaylen Brown's 24 points. The Mavs, who have been a surprise team all season, struggled to keep up with Boston's high-powered offense.

Luka Dončić, the Mavs' star guard, had a quiet night by his standards, finishing with just 17 points. The Celtics' defense was relentless, limiting the Mavs to a 32% shooting percentage from the field and a dismal 20% from three-point range.

Conclusion

The Celtics take a commanding 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played in Boston on Friday night. If the Mavs want to stay alive in the Finals, they will need to play much better and find a way to slow down the Celtics' offense. Otherwise, Boston could be on the verge of adding another championship to their illustrious history.