Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1, Move One Win from NBA Title

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Lead Boston to Victory

Jayson Tatum put on a dominant performance in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, leading the Boston Celtics to a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Tatum finished with a game-high 39 points, along with 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown also had a strong game, adding 34 points and 4 assists for the Celtics.

Celtics Withstand Mavericks' Comeback Attempt

The Celtics took a 15-point lead into halftime, but the Mavericks came out strong in the third quarter and cut the deficit to just four points.

However, the Celtics responded with a 10-0 run and never looked back. They held the Mavericks to just 28.6% shooting in the second half, while they shot 46.4% from the field themselves.

Celtics' Duo Outplays Mavericks' Tandem

The Mavericks have relied heavily on the two-man game between Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie in the playoffs, but it was the Celtics' duo of Tatum and Brown that made the bigger impact in Game 1.

Doncic finished with 27 points and 9 assists, while Dinwiddie added 14 points. However, Tatum and Brown combined for 73 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Celtics Assert Dominance

The Celtics' victory in Game 1 sends a clear message that they are the team to beat in this series. They have shown that they have a deep bench, a strong defense, and two of the best players in the league in Tatum and Brown.

The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to even the series. They will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and Brown, and they will need to get more production from their role players.