Celtics Take Game 1 of NBA Finals

Dominant First Half Leads to Victory

The Boston Celtics took an early lead and never looked back in their 107-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics had a 21-point lead at halftime, marking the third biggest Game 1 lead in NBA Finals history.

Brown and Irving Lead the Way

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 24 points, while Kyrie Irving added 22 points. The Celtics' bench also played a key role, with Grant Williams scoring 18 points and Malcolm Brogdon adding 16.

Mavs Struggle to Keep Pace

The Mavericks struggled to keep pace with the Celtics' offense, shooting just 38.5% from the field. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 20 points, but he was held to just 6-of-19 shooting.

Conclusion

The Celtics' Game 1 victory gives them a 1-0 lead in the series. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead when they host the Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday night.