Porzingis back on track as Celtics take NBA Finals opener

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in the first game of the 2023-2024 season NBA Finals on home court, moving one step closer to the team's first NBA title since 2008.

Kristaps Porzingis, recovering from a calf injury which had kept him out for over a month, came off the bench and scored 20 points with three blocks in 21 minutes.

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