NBA
Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis star for Boston Celtics in NBA Finals game one
However, the win was a team effort with six Boston players scoring more than 10 points.
The Celtics jumped out to a 17-point lead in the first quarter at TD Garden in Boston and extended the lead to 29 points in the first half.
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 7, 2024
The Mavericks attempted to rally back into the game in the third quarter when they cut the deficit to just eight points.
But Boston were ruthless in defence and kept the Mavericks at arms-length, extending their lead again and cruising to an 18-point win.
Slovenian Luka Doncic was the best for the Mavericks with a 30 point, 10 rebound double-double while former Celtic Kyrie Irving managed just 12 points. Celtics star Jayson Tatum had an 11 rebound, 16 point double-double.
Boston have not won the NBA championship since 2008 while the Mavericks have not won since 2011.
The second game of the seven-game series will take place in Boston on Monday.
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