Boston Celtics Dominate Mavericks in NBA Finals Opener

Celtics Take 1-0 Lead with 107-89 Victory

Luka Dončić Leads Dallas with 30 Points

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Thursday night, dominating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1. The Celtics jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Thursday dominating the first half and setting the tone for the rest of the game.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had 29 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 21 points. The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds.

The Celtics started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter. They extended their lead to 15 points in the second quarter and never looked back.

The Mavericks struggled to keep pace with the Celtics throughout the game. They shot just 38.2% from the field, including 28.6% from three-point range. The Celtics, meanwhile, shot 47.8% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range.

The Celtics also outrebounded the Mavericks 51-33, which gave them a significant advantage in second-chance points.

The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to get back in this series. They will need to shoot the ball better and find a way to contain the Celtics' offense. Game 2 of the series will be played on Sunday night in Dallas.