In a thrilling match at the TD Garden, the Boston Celtics cruised to a decisive 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The raucous home crowd witnessed the Celtics establish an early lead and never look back, leaving the Mavericks struggling to catch up.

Despite the loss, Luka Dončić put on an impressive performance for the Mavericks, scoring an impressive 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. However, his backcourt partner, Kyrie Irving, had a challenging night, managing to score only 12 points on 6-of-19 shooting.

Irving, who previously played for the Celtics for two tumultuous seasons, faced some boos from the crowd during the game. Afterward, he openly acknowledged the atmosphere but noted that he had expected the fans to be even louder. Having experienced both the regular season and playoffs in Boston, Irving displayed composure and said that he is accustomed to the environment. Reflecting on his journey, he stated, "Earlier in my career, there was a different relationship that I had with Boston... Being settled with a veteran group now, I'm here as the veteran."

Looking ahead to Game 2, Irving anticipated a similar environment with the crowd attempting to disrupt both him and his teammates. With the Celtics crowd expected to be even more fired up on Sunday night, the Mavericks will need to regroup and find a way to combat the home-court advantage.

The next clash between the two teams promises to be an intense battle, as both sides vie for a crucial victory in their quest for the NBA championship. The Celtics will undoubtedly rely on their energized home crowd to provide the necessary boost, while the Mavericks aspire to turn things around and even the series.

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will take place on Sunday night in Boston, with fans eagerly awaiting the high-stakes matchup.