Boston Celtics Win Game 1 of NBA Finals

Celtics Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Tuesday night. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 29 points, while Marcus Smart contributed 21 points and 12 assists. The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who scored 23 points. Kyrie Irving added 18 points, while Dorian Finney-Smith scored 16 points. The Celtics took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 33-21. Boston's lead grew to 20 points in the third quarter, and they never looked back.

The Celtics' depth was on full display in Game 1. Eight players scored at least 10 points for Boston, while the Mavericks had just four players in double figures.

The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Mavericks 51-34. Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played on Thursday night in Dallas.

Conclusion

The Celtics' Game 1 win was a testament to their depth and experience. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to tie the series.