Boston Celtics Rout Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

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The Boston Celtics took a commanding lead in the NBA Finals with a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 28 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in his return from injury. Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.

Celtics Dominate First Half

The Celtics set the tone early, taking a 30-19 lead after the first quarter. They continued to pour it on in the second quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 33-17 to take a 63-36 lead into halftime. The Mavericks never recovered, as the Celtics cruised to a 107-89 victory.

Brown's Return a Boost for Celtics

Brown's return to the lineup was a major boost for the Celtics. The All-Star forward had been sidelined since Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a hamstring injury. His presence on the court gave the Celtics a much-needed scoring boost, and his defense was also a factor in the win.

Game 2 Thursday Night

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played on Thursday night in Dallas. The Mavericks will be looking to even the series, while the Celtics will be looking to take a 2-0 lead. The game will be televised on ABC.