☘ Kristaps Porzingis delivered an excellent performance upon his return. Along with that, there were hot hands outside the Celtics' third line of studs. Boston led 1-0.

Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Boston Celtics lineup for the first time since sustaining a calf injury in late April, and the Unicorn dominated as the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, 107-89.
Porzingis, who was acquired by Boston in the offseason, scored 20 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, blocked 3 shots, and Boston had a +13 point differential when he was on the court. Boston seized charge early, leading by 17 after the first quarter and 21 at halftime. Luka Doncic and Dallas rallied back early in the third quarter, pulling within 8 points of Boston, but Jaylen Brown and the Celtics’ defence clamped down and lead by 20 at the end of the quarter.
Porzingis was the story, scoring more points than the entire Dallas Mavericks bench. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 22 points, while Jayson Tatum chipped in 16. Dallas received 30 from Luka Doncic and 14 from PJ Washington.
Jason Kidd and the Mavericks will try to recuperate over the next several days and be better on Sunday night in Game 2.

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Final Score:Boston Celtics 107Dallas Mavericks 89

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☘ Kristaps Porzingis delivered an excellent performance upon his return. Along with that, there were hot hands outside the Celtics’ third line of studs. Boston led 1-0.