The Celtics began the NBA finals with an impressive opening. They took game one by storm against the Dallas Mavericks with a scoreline of 107-89 to show that they are in control of the game right from the start. The improvement was driven by an amazing return by Kristaps Porziņģis who spearheaded it which is why they could never forget this momentous day.
Kristaps Porzingis, who missed many Celtics’ recent games because of his calve problem, had something to say upon his return. In what was only the second time in his career that he began from the bench, Porzingis took no time in asserting his presence on the court. His initial acts include an authoritative dunk as well as an impressive three point shot which sent Celtics up by over ten points early into the game; this made Mavericks call for a time out.
Porziņģis and the Celtics put on a strong 17-point lead, reaching the point of recording a historic precedent on how dominant NBA Finals Game 1 could be. Through the game, Porziņģis continued displaying his prowess and ended the first half with 18 points from 7 shots out of nine field throws.
In spite of a bold return fight by Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving who played for the Mavericks team in the last half of the game. The Celtics team still didn’t lose their cool meaning they managed to hold on until the match was over without conceding defeat to their rivals.
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In fact with help from both Jayson Tatum as well Jaylen Brown they finally won this encounter thereby underlining their ability to withstand pressure while playing at either side defensively/offensively at different times. It shows it was not just luck but also hard work that went into making sure all these things happened just as we would want them too.
Porzingis’ magnificent show and record setting show show the solid Celtics seeking for their 18th trophy. Despite having strong competitiveness, the Celtics have laid down on ground due to one win against Dallas Mavericks in game one meaning that the other team actually works harder as they aim at winning the whole series.
NBA Finals
During the NBA Finals, Porziņģis and the Celtics will be closely watched as they attempt to keep up their winning streak and win in such an important match of basketball history. In the Celtics case, we can say that they are at the point of chasing their dream while the team was almost at the edge of the top before it was broken up by injuries suffered last season.
Since Game 2 is already here then we can confidently say that it would not be a big task for them to play better than before having known their mistakes during this game. Thereby ensuring they win over their closest rival once again. Whose chance of losing this time round is one too many.
