Celtics Crush Mavericks 107-89, Take 1-0 Series Lead

Porzingis Returns with Impressive Performance

The Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in the opening game of their highly anticipated NBA playoff series on Wednesday night. Despite Kristaps Porzingis's return from injury, the Celtics controlled the game from start to finish.

Porzingis Drops 20 Points in Comeback

Porzingis, who missed the final two games of the regular season with a calf injury, made a strong return for the Mavericks. He finished with 20 points, including an impressive 18 points in the first half. Despite his efforts, the Celtics' defense proved too much for the Latvian star.

Celtics Dominance

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum's 29 points and Jaylen Brown's 21 points. The duo combined for 11 rebounds and 9 assists, showcasing their all-around dominance on the court. Boston's defense was equally impressive, holding the Mavericks to just 37% shooting from the field.

1-0 Series Lead

With the victory, the Celtics take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 2 will be played at TD Garden on Friday night. The Mavericks will need to regroup and find a way to counter the Celtics' formidable offense and defense if they want to tie the series.