Maine Celtics Steamroll Their Way to Game 1 in G League Finals

Tuesday night at the Expo, the Maine Celtics, playing in the G League Finals for the first time in franchise history, hosted their series opener against the Oklahoma City Blue.

They quickly capitalized on their opportunity, racing to a 33-14 lead entering the second frame. Maine played from ahead throughout the matchup, including taking an 84-61 advantage into the fourth quarter, leaving no doubt who would take the first tilt in this best-of-three.

This connection is something SPECIAL! ☘️@celtics two-way signee JD Davison finds newest signee Neemias Queta for another alley-oop slam! #NBAGLeagueFinals | @MaineCeltics pic.twitter.com/tFBmxFCwN9
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 10, 2024

JD Davison registered 23 points and 12 assists, pacing all participants in both categories in the Celtics' 106-86 win. A day after signing a standard, multi-year contract with the parent club, Neemias Queta produced 20 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks.

A BASELINE LOOK OF THE BEHIND-THE-BACK DIME FROM JD TO NEEMIAS! 🪙#NBAGLeagueFinals | @MaineCeltics pic.twitter.com/fbhISTkOKX
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 10, 2024

Jordan Walsh finished with 15 points, six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Drew Peterson generated 20 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in the victory.

Drew Peterson is COOKIN’ for the @MaineCeltics tonight! 👨‍🍳@celtics two-way signee had 17 first half points to help give his team a 59-42 halftime lead on ESPNews. #NBAGLeagueFinals | @MaineCeltics pic.twitter.com/WUVeFXzBav
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 10, 2024

JORDAN WALSH IS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF! ✈️ @celtics draftee soars for a windmill slam on ESPNews. #NBAGLeagueFinals pic.twitter.com/IDmUB5g92L
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 10, 2024

Game 2 is on Thursday night, Apr. 11, in Oklahoma City. That matchup will tip off at 8:00 EST.

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