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Celtics Take Game 1

2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets

Celtics Take Game 1

The Boston Celtics took homecourt advantage of the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, winning 112-99. Jason Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points and 8 rebounds. Nikola Jokic had a big game for the Nuggets with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.

Key Moments

The Celtics jumped out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. They extended their lead to 20 points in the second quarter and led by 15 at the half. The Nuggets made a run in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 7 points, but the Celtics responded with a 10-0 run to take control of the game. The Nuggets never got closer than 9 points in the fourth quarter.

What's Next?

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played on Sunday, June 9th in Boston. The Celtics will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, while the Nuggets will be looking to tie the series at 1-1. The series will then move to Denver for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13th.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory in Game 1 was a statement to the Nuggets and the rest of the NBA. They are the defending champions and they are not going to give up their title easily. The Nuggets will need to make some adjustments if they want to get back in this series. They will need to find a way to stop Tatum and Brown, and they will need to get more production from their supporting cast. The series is far from over, but the Celtics have taken a big step towards winning their second consecutive NBA championship.


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