Celtics Rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Brown Returns, Porzingis Sits Out
The Boston Celtics took an early lead in the NBA Finals with a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown returned to the lineup for the Celtics after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury, while Kristaps Porzingis sat out for the Mavericks due to a sprained MCL.
Dominant Celtics in First Half
The Celtics dominated the first half, taking a 62-49 lead into the break. They shot 54.7% from the field and held the Mavericks to just 37.5% shooting. Brown led the way with 24 points in the first half, while Luka Dončić struggled for the Mavericks with just 11 points on 4-of-14 shooting.
Mavericks Collapse in Game 4
The Mavericks' struggles continued in Game 4, as they suffered a humiliating 122-84 blowout loss to the Celtics. The Mavericks shot just 31.5% from the field and committed 20 turnovers, while the Celtics shot 53.8% and had just 8 turnovers.
Mavericks Trail 3-1
The Mavericks now trail the series 3-1, and no team has ever come back to win an NBA playoff series after losing the first three games. The Celtics will have the chance to close out the series in Game 5 on Sunday night.
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