Celtics Defeat Mavericks 107-89
Porzingis Returns with 20 Points
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In a highly anticipated matchup, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Kristaps Porzingis made his return from a calf injury, contributing 20 points for the Mavericks. However, it wasn't enough to overcome a dominant performance from the Celtics.
The Celtics controlled the pace of the game from the start, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter. Jason Tatum led the way with 29 points, followed by Jaylen Brown's 24 points. The Mavericks struggled to keep up with the Celtics' intensity and efficiency, shooting just 39% from the field.
Things got close for a brief moment in the second half when the Mavericks cut the deficit to single digits. However, the Celtics quickly regained control, thanks to a crucial 10-0 run. They never looked back, extending their lead to as many as 23 points in the fourth quarter.
With the victory, the Celtics take a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 at TD Garden in Boston. The Mavericks will need to find a way to contain Tatum and the Celtics' potent offense if they want to tie the series.
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