NBA Playoffs: Celtics Handle Business in Game 2
Mavs Now Trail 0-2 in Series
Key Takeaways from Boston's Victory
In a pivotal Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics proved why they are the Eastern Conference champions. Facing a hostile crowd in Dallas, Boston delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Mavericks 118-100 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a game-high 30 points, followed by Jaylen Brown's 25. The Mavericks struggled to keep pace with Boston's offensive firepower, as Luka Doncic was held to just 24 points on 8-of-22 shooting.
Boston's defense clamped down on Doncic, who was averaging 34 points per game in the playoffs entering Game 2. The Celtics also harassed Dallas' shooters, forcing them into a combined 10-of-35 from three-point range.
The Mavs now face an uphill battle as the series shifts to Boston for Games 3 and 4. They will need to find a way to get Doncic going offensively and improve their shooting if they hope to keep their championship hopes alive.
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