Celtics Dominate Mavericks to Take 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Brown Leads Boston's Scoring Effort

The Boston Celtics extended their lead in the 2024 NBA Finals to 2-0 after a 110-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. Jaylen Brown led the scoring for the Celtics with 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis came off the bench to add 20 points for the Mavericks.

Celtics Control the Game from the Start

The Celtics jumped out to an early lead in Game 2 and never looked back. They led by 15 points at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 20 points by halftime. The Mavericks made a run in the third quarter, but the Celtics were able to weather the storm and hold on for the victory.

Tatum and Doncic Duel

One of the most anticipated matchups in the NBA Finals is the one between Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Mavericks star Luka Doncic. In Game 2, the two players went head-to-head in a one-on-one battle. Tatum got the better of Doncic in the first half, but Doncic came back in the second half to lead the Mavericks' comeback attempt. In the end, Tatum's performance was too much for the Mavericks to overcome.

Celtics Now in Control of Series

With the 2-0 lead, the Celtics are now in control of the NBA Finals. They will have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead in Game 3, which will be played in Boston on Wednesday night.