Boston Celtics Two Wins Away from NBA Championship

Celtics Take 2-0 Series Lead in NBA Finals

Mavericks Lose Game 2 105-98

The Boston Celtics are two wins away from their 18th NBA championship after a Game 2 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. The Celtics now possess a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals as the series shifts cities.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had 32 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, while Marcus Smart had 15 points and 10 assists.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Jalen Brunson added 18 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie had 17 points.

The Celtics were able to take control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 35-19. The Mavericks were never able to recover from that deficit.