WEB: Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas

Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles, Celtics Ground Mavs Bigs

The Boston Celtics' depth proved to be too much for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, as the Celtics won 124-95 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The Celtics were able to get contributions from all over their roster, while the Mavericks struggled to find consistency from their stars.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Combine for 38 Points

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 38 points on Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack. Doncic finished with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Irving added 15 points and 4 assists. However, the duo shot a combined 14-of-39 from the field and 4-of-17 from three-point range.

Celtics Bigs Dominate Inside

The Celtics' big men were a force on Tuesday night, as they dominated the Mavericks on the boards and in the paint. Al Horford led the way with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Robert Williams III added 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The Celtics outrebounded the Mavericks 52-36 and outscored them 50-32 in the paint.

Conclusion

The Celtics' depth and balance proved to be too much for the Mavericks in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The Celtics were able to get contributions from all over their roster, while the Mavericks struggled to find consistency from their stars. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 2 on Thursday night.