Celtics Rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals, Led by Brown and Tatum

Impressive Performances from Celtics' Key Players

The Boston Celtics opened the 2024 NBA Finals with a dominant 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on June 6. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a remarkable performance, scoring 39 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists. Jaylen Brown was also impressive, contributing 34 points and 4 assists.

Mavs' Struggles on Offense

The Dallas Mavericks struggled to find their rhythm offensively, managing just nine assists in the game. Kyrie Irving, who typically leads the team in that category, had only two assists and registered only five through three quarters. This lack of ball movement allowed the Celtics to execute their defensive game plan effectively.

Tatum's Dominance Continues

Tatum's performance in Game 1 continued his impressive playoff run. In the Celtics' victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Tatum averaged 37 points and 13 rebounds per game. His ability to get to the rim, hit from outside, and rebound has made him a formidable force in these playoffs.

The Celtics will aim to build on their Game 1 victory when they face the Mavericks again in Game 2 on June 8. The Mavericks will need to find a way to get their offense going and improve their assist rate if they want to level the series.