Boston Celtics Take Game 1 against Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks Crushed in Game 1 Blowout

In a stunning turn of events, the Dallas Mavericks suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series. The Celtics delivered a dominant 122-84 victory, marking one of the most lopsided playoff blowouts in NBA history.

Celtics Assert Dominance

The Celtics set the tone for the game early on, asserting their dominance with a strong start. Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston, scoring 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added 21. The Celtics also benefited from a balanced scoring attack, with six players reaching double figures.

In contrast, the Mavericks struggled to keep pace. Luka Dončić, the team's leading scorer, was held to just 17 points on 6-of-20 shooting. Kyrie Irving also struggled, shooting 5-of-15 from the field. The Mavericks' offense was simply outmatched by the Celtics' superior depth and defense.

The Celtics' victory puts the Mavericks in a precarious position. They must now win three straight games to stay alive in the series. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4.