2024 NBA Finals Game 1 Recap | Celtics Depth Shines Against Mavericks | Can Kyrie Bounce Back? | Porzingis Explodes off the Bench

The Big Dogs recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.

Matt & Jordan discuss the dominant performance of Kristaps Porzingis, who returned from a 10-game absence and had a significant impact off the bench. They also analyze the play of Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown, noting that Tatum's stat line may not reflect his overall impact on the game.

. They also analyze the lack of ball movement and offensive struggles of the Mavericks, particularly Luca Doncic's low assist numbers. The conversation highlights the importance of the Mavericks finding ways to get easy buckets in the paint and draw attention to open up better looks on the outside.