The Celtics Ground the Mavs in Game One of the 2024 NBA Finals
Dallas' Depth Proves Too Much for Luka-Kyrie Duo
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The Boston Celtics took Game One of the 2024 NBA Finals on Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 125-108. The Celtics' depth proved to be too much for the Mavericks, as they had seven players score in double figures, led by Jayson Tatum's 29 points.
The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić's 32 points, but he was not able to get enough help from his teammates. Kyrie Irving struggled, shooting just 4-of-15 from the field. The Celtics also did a good job of limiting the Mavericks' big men, as Kristaps Porzingis and Dwight Powell combined for just 18 points.
The Celtics now have a 1-0 lead in the series, and they will look to take a 2-0 lead when Game Two is played on Thursday night.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory in Game One was a clear indication of their depth and experience. They were able to withstand the Mavericks' runs and never let them get too close in the second half. The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to get back in this series, but the Celtics are the clear favorites at this point.
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