Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9), Kristaps Porzingis (8) and Jayson Tatum (0) block a shot by Dallas Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. (55) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, right, drives toward the basket as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, center, defend during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Basketball Finals, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis (8) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks' Maxi Kleber (42) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)