Kristaps Porzingis discusses being an x-factor for Celtics
The Boston Celtics won Game 1 of the NBA Finals in convincing fashion and that was in large part due to the return of Kristaps Porzingis.
The Boston Celtics threw the first punch – and it was a big one.
The Celtics won Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals in a 107-89 rout over the Dallas Mavericks. It was a balanced attack led by Jayson Tatum (16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists) and Jaylen Brown (22 points, six rebounds, three steals, three blocks).
Kristaps Porzingis, playing in his first game since April 29, became the first player in NBA Finals history with more than 20 points, more than six rebounds and more than three blocks in fewer than 22 minutes played.
The Mavericks had their lowest scoring output of these playoffs, and will attempt to avoid a big hole and get even before the series shifts to Dallas for Games 3 and 4.
Follow along for updates and highlights throughout the night.
When is NBA Finals Game 2?
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is Sunday, June 9 with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston.
How to watch NBA Finals Game 2
ABC will broadcast every game of the 2024 NBA Finals.
How to stream NBA Finals Game 2
Each game of the 2024 NBA Finals can be streamed on ESPN+ or on Fubo.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday night’s game, nursing three injuries: a thoracic contusion, a right knee sprain, and left ankle soreness.
Doncic has not been fully healthy since very early in these NBA playoffs and has been listed as questionable multiple times through the first three rounds. He was seen visibly uncomfortable during practice ahead of Game 2. If the Mavs have any hope of winning the NBA title, or even beating the Celtics a single time in the Finals, they will need Doncic to be on the court. — Jon Hoefling
Moneyline
- Mavericks: +220
- Celtics: -275
Spread
Over-under
- Over 214.5: -115
- Under 214.5: -105
Here’s how our NBA reporters and editors see Game 2 playing out:
Scooby Axson
- Celtics 110, Mavericks 105
Heather Tucker
- Celtics 103, Mavericks 99
Dan Wolken
- Celtics 112, Mavericks 103
Jeff Zillgitt
- Celtics 111, Mavericks 107
This is a chest bruise caused by a fall or blow to the chest. While that doesn’t seem very serious, it could develop into something worse with continued trauma. If it is something to be taken seriously, it could affect Luka Doncic’s ability to do things like rebound or drive into scoring lanes. Any contact could cause a flare up and force the Dallas Mavericks star to miss time. — Jon Hoefling
NBA Finals schedule
Boston leads series 1-0
- Game 1: Celtics 107, Mavericks 89
- Sunday, June 9: Game 2 at Boston, 8 p.m. ET on ABC
- Wednesday, June 12: Game 3 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- Friday, June 14: Game 4 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
- *Monday, June 17: Game 5 at Boston, 8:30 p.m. on ABC
- *Thursday, June 20: Game 6 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. on ABC
- *Sunday, June 23: Game 7 at Boston, 8 p.m. on ABC
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