Boston Celtics Excited To See Porzingis Back In Action

NBA Finals: Celtics Host Mavericks in Game 1

Boston Celtics Excited to See Porzingis Back in Action

### Celtics Prepare for Game 1 The Boston Celtics are set to host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics are looking to build on their success from the regular season, where they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference. They are also excited to have Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup after he missed the end of the regular season with an injury.

Porzingis is a key player for the Celtics, and his return gives them a much-needed boost in size and athleticism. He is averaging 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game this season, and he will be a major threat on both ends of the court in the Finals.

The Celtics are also leaning on their past experience in the Finals. They have reached the NBA Finals three times in the past six years, and they won the championship in 2018. That experience will be invaluable as they face the Mavericks, who are making their first Finals appearance since 2011.

Mavs Look to Upset Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks are a young and up-and-coming team, but they will not be an easy opponent for the Celtics. They have a deep and talented roster led by Luka Doncic, who is one of the best players in the NBA. Doncic is averaging 32.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this season, and he will be a major challenge for the Celtics' defense.

The Mavericks also have a number of other talented players who can contribute, including Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Josh Green. They are a well-coached team with a lot of experience playing together, and they will be a tough opponent for the Celtics.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be played at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday, June 1st. The Celtics are the favorites to win the series, but the Mavericks are a dangerous team that is capable of pulling off an upset.