Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1
Strong Performances from Brown and Tatum Lead to 107-89 Victory
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics opened their playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks with a convincing 107-89 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics, each scoring over 25 points. Brown finished with a game-high 29 points, while Tatum added 28 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics took control of the game early, building a 15-point lead in the first quarter. They continued to extend their lead throughout the game, leading by as many as 24 points in the second half. The Mavericks made a late run in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the Celtics' lead.
In addition to Brown and Tatum, Marcus Smart and Al Horford also played well for the Celtics. Smart had 15 points and 7 assists, while Horford had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Celtics shot 50% from the field and 38% from three-point range.
Luka Dončić led the way for the Mavericks with 20 points, but he was the only Mavericks player to score more than 11 points. The Mavericks shot just 38% from the field and 27% from three-point range.
Next Game
Game 2 of the series will be played on Thursday night in Dallas. The Celtics will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Mavericks will be looking to even the series.
Comments