Boston's scheme breaks the Mavs offense | NBA Finals Game 1 analysis

How did the Celtics shut down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks? Why was their gameplan so successful, and what made this game so different from the Western Finals? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores Coach Mazzulla's approach to the Boston defense, how they defended the pick-and-roll, and why their matchups and spacing were so critical in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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