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Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 Win

Tatum, Brown Lead Boston to Victory, Porzingis Shines in Return

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The Boston Celtics took control of Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference Semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, leading wire-to-wire in a 124-93 victory. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 32 points on 5-of-9 shooting from three-point range, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Key Highlights

The Celtics jumped out to a 16-point lead after the first quarter and never looked back. They held the Mavericks to just 35.7% shooting from the field and forced them into 17 turnovers.

Kristaps Porzingis made his return to the lineup for the Mavericks after missing the last two games with a calf injury. He finished with 21 points and 9 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.

Looking Ahead

Game 2 of the series will be played in Boston on Thursday night. The Celtics will be looking to take a 2-0 lead, while the Mavericks will be looking to even the series before heading back to Dallas.

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