Celtics take 2-0 lead over Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 2
Dominant third quarter performance helps Boston pull away
Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics | NBA Finals 2023 | Game 2 Highlights
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2. Led by another strong performance from Jason Tatum, the Celtics pulled away from the Mavericks in the third quarter and never looked back.
Tatum finished the game with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 6 rebounds. The Celtics shot 50.6% from the field and made 12 three-pointers, while the Mavericks shot just 40.8% from the field and made only 8 three-pointers.
The Mavericks were led by Jalen Brunson, who had 23 points and 8 assists. Luka Doncic added 21 points, but he was just 10-of-23 from the field. The Mavericks also struggled to rebound the ball, allowing the Celtics to grab 50 rebounds compared to their 37.
The Celtics now have a commanding lead in the series and can clinch their 18th NBA championship with a win in Game 3 on Wednesday night in Boston.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to stay alive in the series. They will need to improve their shooting and rebounding, and they will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and Brown.
Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be played on Wednesday night at 9:00 PM ET on ABC.
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