Celtics Cruise to Game 1 Victory over Mavericks in NBA Finals
Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker Lead the Way
The Boston Celtics took an early lead in the NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 29 points, while Kemba Walker added 23 points and 10 assists.
Porzingis Returns for Mavericks
Kristaps Porzingis made his return to the Mavericks lineup after missing the last three games with a calf injury. Porzingis finished the game with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' hot shooting.
Celtics Dominate Second Half
The Mavericks kept the game close in the first half, but the Celtics pulled away in the second half. The Celtics outscored the Mavericks 60-39 in the second half, including a 20-6 run to start the third quarter.
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