The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 107-89, in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV to take a 1-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 22 points and six rebounds while Kristaps Porzingis (20 points (8-13 FG), six rebounds) and Jayson Tatum (16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists) totaled 36 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 30 points and 10 rebounds while P.J. Washington (14 points, eight rebounds) and Kyrie Irving (12 points, three rebounds, two assists) totaled 26 points.