Full Recap Of Game 1

WEB Celtics Win Over the Mavericks

Full Recap of Game 1

Mavs Off to a Rough Start

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 6, 2024. The Celtics, who finished with the league's best record in the regular season, dominated the game from start to finish, hitting 50% of their field-goal attempts and limiting the Mavericks to just 37%. Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' star player, was held to just 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 28 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 25 points. This win gives the Celtics a 1-0 lead in the series.