Celtics Gain Early Lead in NBA Finals

Game 1 Victory Over Mavericks

Boston Leverages Experience and Strong Defense

The Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in the first game of the NBA Finals, securing a commanding 107-89 victory. The Celtics' victory was fueled by a strong defensive performance, limiting the Mavericks to just 39.7% shooting from the field. The Celtics also benefited from the return of Kristaps Porzingis, who made his first appearance in the series after missing the previous two games due to injury. Porzingis contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds to the Celtics' win. The Celtics will look to continue their momentum in Game 2, which will be held on Sunday in Boston. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to slow down the Celtics' offense.