Celtics Grab Early NBA Finals Lead

Boston Celtics Defeat Dallas Mavericks in Game 1

Porzingis, Depth Propel Celtics to Victory

The Boston Celtics opened the 2024 NBA Finals with a convincing victory over the Dallas Mavericks, winning Game 1 by a score of 65-48. Kristaps Porzingis led the way for Boston with a dominant performance, while the Celtics' depth proved to be too much for the Mavericks to overcome.

Porzingis finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks, shooting 9-of-12 from the field. The Celtics' bench also played a major role in the victory, outscoring the Mavericks' reserves by a margin of 19-8.

The Celtics are now favored to win the NBA championship, with odds of -6 -110 at BetMGM. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are underdogs at +6 -110.

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played on Sunday night at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET.