Celtics Crush Mavericks in NBA Finals Opener

Porzingis Returns with a Vengeance

The Boston Celtics sent a clear message in the opening game of the NBA Finals, dismantling the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night at Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Mavericks, who had been riding high after upsetting the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, were no match for a Celtics team that was fueled by the return of Kristaps Porzingis.

Porzingis, who had been sidelined for the past two weeks with a calf injury, scored 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting in his return to the lineup. The Latvian big man also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory was a resounding statement that they are the team to beat in the NBA Finals. They have a deep and talented roster, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have a lot of work to do if they want to get back into the series.