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Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Finals: Brown and Porzingis Shine

Boston Celtics - Casey Affleck - Dallas Mavericks - Jaylen Brown - Kristaps Porzingis - Matt Damon - NBA Finals

Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis lead the Boston Celtics to a resounding victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals!

The Boston Celtics put on a sensational performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, overpowering the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 107-89. Jaylen Brown showcased his talent by scoring 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis made a remarkable return from a 10-game absence, contributing 20 points off the bench. The duo's impressive display propelled the Celtics to a decisive win, setting the tone for the series. Despite a second-half rally from the Mavericks, the Celtics remained in control and sealed the victory.

Not only did the Celtics excel on the court, but off-court excitement was also brewing as Boston celebrity fans Matt Damon and Casey Affleck expressed their unwavering support for the team. The two Hollywood stars are known for their love of Boston sports and are particularly optimistic about the Celtics' prospects in the NBA Finals. Their endorsement adds to the buzz surrounding the team and boosts morale among fans.

Kristaps Porzingis' return to action after a calf injury further elevated the Celtics' performance. Making his first appearance since April 29, Porzingis proved to be a game-changer, leading the team to a dominant victory over the Mavericks. His presence on the court significantly strengthened the Celtics' lineup, highlighting the depth and skill of the team. The Celtics' strong start in the Finals sets the stage for an intense and thrilling series.

In a surprising turn of events, Porzingis' impactful return and Brown's stellar performance not only secured a win for the Celtics but also instilled confidence in the team's championship aspirations. With the NBA Finals heating up, all eyes are on the Celtics as they aim to claim the title and solidify their place in basketball history.

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Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals (1 News)

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench and added 20 and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on ...

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Brown has 22, Porzingis returns with 20 as Celtics open NBA Finals ... (KKCO-TV)

Jaylen Brown scored 22 ...

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Basketball: Boston Celtics destroy Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in ... (Newshub)

Kristaps Porzingis returned from a 10-game absence to record 20 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics snuffed a second-half rally to beat the Dallas ...

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Why Matt Damon and Casey Affleck love this year's Celtics heading into NBA Finals (NBC New York)

A pair of Boston movie stars are feeling good about the city's NBA team. Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are two of the world's most famous Boston sports fans, and they're especially bullish about the Celtics ahead of their NBA Finals showdown against the ...

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NBA Finals Game 1 recap: Kristaps Porzingis returns, leads Celtics ... (USA TODAY)

Kristaps Porzingis returns for Boston for his first game since April 29 after suffering a calf injury. He leads a romp over Dallas in Game 1.

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Surprise move fuels Celtics win over Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA ... (masslive.com)

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis dunks next to Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, foreground, during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's ...

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NBA Finals: Boost for Celtics as Porzingis returns to action against ... (WION)

Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis returns from a right calf strain for the Boston Celtics in Thursday's (Jun 6) opening game of the NBA Finals against his ...

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NBA: Boston Celtics cruise to win over Dallas Mavericks in finals ... (RNZ)

Kristaps Porzingis returned from a 10-game absence to record 20 points off the bench as the Celtics won the best of seven series openerin Boston.

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NBA Finals live updates: Boston Celtics dominating Dallas ... (NBC News)

Latest news and live updates as the Celtics and Mavericks face-off in Boston for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Follow for in-depth analysis on the event.

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Kristaps Porzingis returns to lead Celtics over Mavs in Game 1 of ... (The Japan Times)

Porzingis, who missed 10 games after straining his right calf in the first round of the playoffs, made an immediate impact in his return.

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NBA Finals: 5 biggest takeaways from Game 1 of Celtics-Mavericks (NBA.com)

Boston's depth proves too much for Dallas, the Luka-Kyrie duo struggles and the Celtics ground the Mavs' bigs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Mavericks' movement stymied by Celtics' defense in Game 1 loss ... (ESPN)

Dallas had a season low in assists and its lowest-scoring outing of this postseason in losing the NBA Finals opener to Boston on Thursday.

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Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Finals Game 1: Score, live updates, how ... (Yahoo Sports)

Kristaps Porzingis and the Celtics wasted no time on Thursday night at TD Garden.

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NBA finals: Celtics rout Mavericks in Game 1 win as Porzingis ... (The Guardian)

Six Boston players reached double figures as the Celtics routed the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA finals at TD Garden.

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NBA Finals 2024: Why Game 1 was the perfect encapsulation of the ... (ESPN)

With a stifling defense and the return of their game-changing big man, Boston did what it was built for in a near-perfect Finals opener.

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Celtics' 14-0 response after timeout makes Joe Mazzulla look like ... (The Athletic)

BOSTON โ€” As nobody has come up with a Top 100 Greatest Timeouts in Sports History, would it be OK if we submitted Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, Game 1, ...

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Kristaps Porzingis returns to power Celtics' blowout in NBA Finals ... (The Washington Post)

After missing 10 games, Kristaps Porzingis goes off in the first half as the Celtics roll to a 107-89 victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA ...

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