Celtics Take Commanding Lead in NBA Finals

Celtics Dominate First Quarter of Game 5

The Celtics closed out the first quarter of Monday's NBA Finals Game 5 on a 9-0 run and took a commanding 67-46 lead over the Dallas Mavericks heading into the second quarter.

Dallas' Loss Extends Series

Despite blowing out Boston in Game 4, the Mavericks face elimination in the series. The Celtics still hold a 3-1 series edge going into Game 6.