Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 Win
Porziņģis Shines in Return
The Boston Celtics took a commanding lead in the NBA Finals by cruising to a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Thursday night. Kristaps Porziņģis, making his return from injury, played a key role in the win, scoring 25 points.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. They led by 15 points at halftime and extended their advantage to 29 in the third quarter. The Mavericks never threatened to make a run, as the Celtics' defense held them to just 38.9% shooting.
Porziņģis, who missed the first three games of the series with a knee injury, was a force on both ends of the floor. He also had 9 rebounds and 3 assists.
Conclusion
The Celtics put on a dominant performance in Game 1, sending a message that they are the favorites to win the championship. Porziņģis' return will only make them more formidable, and the Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to have any hope of winning the series.
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