Celtics Beat Mavericks 105-98 to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Boston Dominates at Home
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 at TD Garden. Kyrie Irving led the way for the Celtics with 21 points, while Jayson Tatum added 24 and Jaylen Brown scored 19. Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 28 points.
Key Moments
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 24 points in the third quarter. The Mavericks made a late run in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to just four points with 2:30 remaining. However, the Celtics held on for the win, hitting their free throws down the stretch.
The series now shifts to Dallas for Games 3 and 4, which will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The Mavericks will need to win at least one game at home to keep their championship hopes alive.
Conclusion
The Celtics are now in a great position to win their 18th NBA championship. They have home-court advantage and a 2-0 lead in the series. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to win in Boston. If they can do that, they'll have a chance to make this a competitive series. But if the Celtics continue to play the way they have in the first two games, it's hard to imagine them losing.
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