Boston Celtics Take 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals
Celtics beat Mavericks in Game 2, 107-89
The Boston Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after a 107-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday night at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jaylen Brown added 21 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 18 points.
The Celtics shot 52.4% from the field and hit 14 of their 34 three-point attempts. The Mavericks shot just 35.6% from the field and made 7 of their 30 three-point attempts.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Dorian Finney-Smith added 14 points and Reggie Bullock chipped in with 12 points.
The series now shifts to Dallas for Game 3 on Tuesday night. The Mavericks will need to win at least one game at home to keep their title hopes alive.
Conclusion
The Celtics are now two wins away from their 18th NBA championship. They will have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series when they face the Mavericks in Game 3 on Tuesday night.
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