Mavericks NBA Finals Game 2: Highlights
Celtics Move Closer to Championship
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Despite struggling from three-point range, the Celtics' defense held strong, limiting the Mavericks to just 34% shooting.
Tatum Leads the Way
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 39 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and 8 rebounds. The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who scored 23 points but struggled from the field, shooting just 9-of-29.
The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 32-19. They held the Mavericks to just 3-of-14 shooting from the field in the quarter and forced six turnovers.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory puts them one win away from their 18th NBA championship. The Mavericks, on the other hand, must win three straight games to stay alive in the series.
The series moves to Dallas for Game 3 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks will look to feed off the energy of their home crowd and avoid going down 3-0 in the finals. The Celtics, however, will be confident in their ability to close out the series on the road.
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