Dallas Mavericks Lose to Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, 105-98. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance from the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 24 points. The Celtics also got a big contribution from Robert Williams III, who had 16 rebounds and four blocks.

The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 32-18. The Mavericks never recovered, and the Celtics cruised to a victory.

The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to win Game 2 on Sunday night. They will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and Brown, and they will need to get more production from their supporting cast.

The Celtics, meanwhile, will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series. They will need to continue to play with the same intensity and execution that they showed in Game 1.