No. 1 for a reason: Celtics, OKC blow out opponents

The Celtics and Thunder have stellar offenses, and their stout defenses were on display in their Game 1 blowouts. How will the Cavs and Mavs respond? - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240508) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240508) Top Story The Celtics and Thunder have stellar offenses, and their stout defenses were on display in their Game 1 blowouts. How will the Cavs and Mavs respond? - Angie [Celtics dominate short-handed Cavaliers in blowout Game 1 win]( [Watch: Celtics' Derrick White stays hot from deep in Game 1]( [Thunder's three-point barrage takes down Mavericks in Game 1]( [Seven-time All-Star backs Mavericks to make conference finals]( [Three stars from Tuesday's games]( [J.J. 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