Boston Celtics Win Game 2, Take 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Celtics Pull Away in Third Quarter

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals on Sunday night, thanks to a dominant 2-minute span in the third quarter. With the game tied at 65-65, the Celtics went on a 10-0 run to take control of the game. Jayson Tatum led the way with eight points during the run, including a pair of three-pointers.

Dallas Mavericks Struggle in Game 2

The Dallas Mavericks struggled to keep up with the Celtics' intensity in Game 2. Luka Doncic, who had a game-high 29 points in Game 1, was held to just 12 points on 12-for-26 shooting. The Mavericks also struggled from three-point range, hitting just 25% of their attempts.

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be played on Wednesday night in Dallas. The Mavericks will look to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole, while the Celtics will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead.