Celtics Take Game 1 Against Mavericks 107-89

Porzingis Returns With 20 Points

Despite a brief surge in the second half, the Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday night. Kristaps Porzingis made his return from a calf injury, putting up an impressive 20 points, including 18 points in the first half.

Tatum Leads Celtics

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 29 points. The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who scored 23 points. The Celtics took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and will host Game 2 on Thursday night.