7 Takeaways As Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks In Game 1

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7 Takeaways as Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks in Game 1

Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series. The Celtics' depth proved to be too much for the Mavericks, as they had eight players score in double figures. Jayson Tatum led the way with 29 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24. Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with 23 points, but he was the only Dallas player to score more than 15.

Here are seven takeaways from the game:

1. The Celtics' depth was a major factor in their victory. They had eight players score in double figures, while the Mavericks had only three.
2. Jayson Tatum was the Celtics' best player on the night. He scored 29 points and was a force on both ends of the court.
3. Jaylen Brown was also excellent for the Celtics. Brown scored 24 points and hit several key shots down the stretch.
4. The Celtics' defense was stifling in the second half. They held the Mavericks to just 32 points in the second half and forced them into several turnovers.
5. Kristaps Porzingis was the only bright spot for the Mavericks. He scored 23 points, but he was not enough to carry his team to victory.
6. The Celtics' bench played a big role in their win. They outscored the Mavericks' bench 32-16.
7. The Celtics are now in control of the series. They have a 1-0 lead and will have home-court advantage for the rest of the series.