Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie for exclusive insights and analysis on the NBA Finals. On a recent episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer is reporting live from TD Garden following the Boston Celtics’ victory in game 1. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine joins from the office to discuss the game.
The discussion revolves around the Celtics’ dominant performance, particularly their strong defense against key players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Attention is also given to Kristaps Porzingis, who was seen as the “x-factor” leading up to the series. Porzingis made a significant impact off the bench during the first quarter, securing a lead for the Celtics that they maintained throughout the game.
Jake and Dan acknowledge the contributions of players like Sam Hauser, who exceeded expectations in game 1, and critique Maxi Kleber for his reluctance to shoot the ball. Looking ahead to game 2, the focus shifts to potential adjustments the Mavericks could make to compete with the Celtics before the series moves to Dallas for subsequent games.
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