Celtics Dominate Game 1 Of Nba Finals

Celtics Rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals Behind Brown's Return

Celtics Dominate Game 1 of NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics made a statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, routing the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 behind the return of Jaylen Brown. Brown, who missed the previous two games with a hamstring injury, scored 29 points and added 7 rebounds in his return to the lineup. The Celtics also got strong performances from Jayson Tatum (24 points) and Marcus Smart (23 points). Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 29 points, but he was not able to get enough help from his teammates. The Mavericks shot just 38% from the field and were outrebounded by the Celtics 52-36.

Three Things to Watch for in Game 2

The Celtics will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday night. Here are three things to watch for in the game:

1. Can Brown stay healthy? Brown's return was a huge boost for the Celtics, but they need him to stay healthy if they want to win the series. Brown is one of the Celtics' best players, and he is a key part of their offense.
2. Will the Celtics continue to shoot well? The Celtics shot 50% from the field in Game 1, which is well above their average for the playoffs. If they can continue to shoot well, they will be tough to beat.
3. Can the Mavericks adjust? The Mavericks were outplayed in every aspect of the game in Game 1. They need to make some adjustments if they want to have a chance in Game 2.