Boston Celtics Crush Dallas Mavericks In Game 1 Of NBA Finals

Porzingis Returns With 20 Points In Celtics Rout

Kristaps Porzingis made a triumphant return from a calf injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, dropping 20 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 107-89 rout of the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavs Struggle To Keep Up With Celtics Pace

The Celtics set the tone early, jumping out to a 15-point lead in the first quarter. The Mavericks never recovered, as Boston's defense held them to just 33% shooting from the field. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 24 points, but he was held to just 8-of-22 shooting.

The Celtics' win gives them a 1-0 lead in the series, which continues on Friday night in Boston.