Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer was at TD Garden covering the Boston Celtics’ victory in game 1 of the NBA Finals, while senior NBA writer Dan Devine was back in the office analyzing the game. The discussion on No Cap Room centered around the dominant performance of the Celtics, particularly their defense that effectively contained Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Kristaps Porzingis was highlighted as the “x-factor” leading up to the Finals, and he proved to be a crucial player in the Celtics’ victory. He came off the bench and played a pivotal role in establishing a lead over the Dallas Mavericks that lasted throughout the game.
Jake praised Sam Hauser for exceeding expectations in game 1, while also criticizing Maxi Kleber for his reluctance to shoot and challenge defenses. The conversation then turned to potential adjustments the Mavericks could make to bounce back in game 2 before the series moved to Dallas.
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