NBA Finals: Celtics Defeat Mavericks in Game 2

Boston Takes 2-0 Lead in Championship Series

Game Summary and Highlights

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals on Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 2 at the American Airlines Center. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who finished with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. However, Dončić struggled from the field, shooting just 8-of-23. The Celtics held the Mavericks to just 35% shooting from the field, including 22% from three-point range.

The Celtics led by as many as 22 points in the third quarter before the Mavericks cut the lead to 85-80 with just over four minutes remaining. However, the Celtics closed the game on a 10-0 run to secure the victory.

Game 3 of the series will be played on Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics will look to take a 3-0 lead in the series, while the Mavericks will be fighting to avoid going down 0-3.