Game 1 Highlights And Analysis

NBA Finals: Celtics Take 1-0 Series Lead Over Mavericks

Game 1 Highlights and Analysis

Celtics In Control

The Celtics started the game strong, leading by as many as 15 points in the first half. The Mavericks fought back early in the third quarter, but the Celtics responded with a dominant 2-minute span that helped them pull away. The Mavericks missed 12 of their first 15 shots from the field in the third quarter, allowing the Celtics to stretch their lead to 20 points. The Celtics went on to win the game 105-98, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Key Plays

Here are some of the key plays from the game:
- Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
- Celtics guard Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 6 assists.
- Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored 24 points and dished out 9 assists.
- Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
- The Celtics hit 14 of their 33 attempts from three-point range.
- The Mavericks hit only 7 of their 25 attempts from three-point range.

Looking Ahead

The Celtics will host the Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. The Celtics will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Mavericks will be looking to even the series up at 1-1.