The 27-year-old led the team in scoring with 22 points, while five other players scored in double figures as the Celtics look to earn a record 18 titles.
However, the Boston Celtics’ defensive performance was equally impressive, as it led to a 29-point advantage in the first half at the TD Garden in Massachusetts.
In the third quarter, Mavericks star Luka Doncic scored 30 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to help his team cut the lead to eight points, but in the fourth quarter, the home team pulled away once more.
The game began when they cut it to eight, according to Brown.
I was pleased with our team’s response. We maintained our composure. We made some plays and were able to stretch the advantage back out offensively once we found our spacing.”
After missing ten games due to a calf injury sustained during the playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the court for the Celtics.
While facing his old team, the Latvian scored 20 points, 11 of which came off rebounds.
Despite the Mavericks’ dismal showing in the third quarter, the Texans will be hoping for some optimism from their play.
“I think in those moments we were playing our basketball,” Doncic stated.
