WEB Boston Celtics Defeat Dallas Mavericks 107-89, Take 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown Leads Boston with 22 Points, Porzingis Makes Immediate Impact Off the Bench
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 2 at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday night.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench for Dallas, adding 20 points. Luka Doncic had a triple-double for the Mavericks with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it was not enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.
The Celtics have now won the first two games of the series and will look to take a 3-0 lead when the series shifts to Dallas for Games 3 and 4.
Conclusion
The Boston Celtics have put themselves in a strong position to win their 18th NBA championship after taking a 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics showed their depth and resilience in Game 2, with Brown and Porzingis leading the way. Doncic had a strong game for the Mavericks, but it was not enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.
The series now shifts to Dallas, where the Mavericks will be desperate to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday night at American Airlines Center.
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