BOSTON, MASS — In the opening game of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious with a commanding 107-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks. As the Mavericks prepare for Game 2 on Sunday, their focus needs to be on several specific key areas in order to secure a win against the Celtics.
Enhanced Team Play: The Mavericks had only nine assists in Game 1, with Luka Dončić contributing just one. Increasing ball movement and facilitating better team play could be key.
Luka Dončić’s Impact: Despite scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, Dončić could explore more opportunities as a passer, considering he’s averaging 8.6 assists per game this postseason.
Kyrie Irving’s Performance: Irving’s shooting was off in Game 1, going 6-19 from the field and 0-5 from three-point range. A return to form for Irving is crucial for the Mavericks’ offensive success.
Role Players Stepping Up: Apart from the starters, only Jaden Hardy scored in double digits off the bench in Game 1. The Mavericks will need more contributions from their role players.
Overall, the Mavericks will have to show significant improvements in shooting and defense to have a competitive showing in Game 2.
