Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Tatum, Brown Lead Boston to Victory

The Boston Celtics took a commanding lead in the NBA Finals with a resounding 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a dominant performance of 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown also chipped in with 34 points and 4 assists, as the Celtics jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the series.

Mavs Struggle to Keep Pace

The Mavericks, who were making their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011, struggled to keep up with the Celtics' high-powered offense. Dallas managed just nine assists in the game, with Kyrie Irving only recording two. The Mavs also struggled from three-point range, shooting just 23.5% from beyond the arc.

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will take place on Thursday night in San Francisco. The Celtics will be looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, while the Mavericks will be desperate to avoid falling behind 0-3.