Dallas Mavericks Fight Hard, But Boston Celtics Take Game 1 of NBA Finals

Celtics Dominate Mavericks 107-89 in Series Opener

Jayson Tatum Leads Boston with 29 Points

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in the opening game of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, controlling the tempo and outplaying the Mavericks in every facet of the game.

Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston, scoring a game-high 29 points. Jaylen Brown added 26 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 16 points and eight assists. For the Mavericks, Luka Dončić had a quieter night by his standards, finishing with 24 points on 8-of-23 shooting.

The Celtics will look to continue their strong start to the series when they host Game 2 on Monday night. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to regroup and make some adjustments if they want to even the series.