Celtics Win Game 1 of NBA Playoffs Against Mavericks
Tatum, Brown Lead Boston to Victory
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 57 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday night. Tatum finished with 32 points, while Brown added 25 points and seven rebounds.
Celtics Dominate from Distance
The Celtics hit 10 of their 24 three-point attempts, while the Mavericks made just three of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc. The 24-point differential from distance proved to be the difference in the game.
Conclusion
Game 2 of the series will be played on Monday night in Boston. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Mavericks will look to tie it up at 1-1. With Tatum and Brown leading the way, the Celtics are in a strong position to take control of the series.
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