NBA Finals: Celtics Take 2-0 Lead Over Mavericks in Game 2
Boston Dominates on Defense, Downs Dallas in Road Game
Celtics Secure 2-0 Lead, Force Mavericks to Respond
The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals after a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 at TD Garden. The Celtics dominated the game on both ends of the floor, holding the Mavericks to just 35% shooting from the field and forcing 15 turnovers.
Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, while Al Horford chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Luka Dončić struggled for Dallas, scoring just 26 points on 8-of-23 shooting. Christian Wood was the only other Mavericks player to reach double figures, with 14 points.
The Celtics' defense was particularly impressive in Game 2. They held the Mavericks to just 32.5% shooting in the first half and forced 9 turnovers. Dončić, who averaged 34.5 points per game in the regular season, was held to just 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting in the first half.
The Mavericks will now need to regroup and find a way to win at least one game in Boston before the series shifts back to Dallas for Game 3 on Wednesday.
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