Boston Celtics Win 105 98 In Game 2

NBA Finals: Celtics Take 2-0 Lead Over Mavericks

Boston Celtics Win 105-98 in Game 2

Kyrie Irving Leads Celtics with 29 Points

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Sunday night with a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Kyrie Irving led the way for the Celtics with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 12 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 26 points, but he was not enough to overcome the Celtics' strong defense. The Mavericks started the game strong, taking an early lead. However, the Celtics quickly fought back and took the lead for good in the second quarter. The Celtics extended their lead in the third quarter, and they held on for the victory in the fourth quarter. The Celtics' defense was the key to their victory. They held the Mavericks to just 39% shooting from the field and forced 15 turnovers. The Celtics also outrebounded the Mavericks 50-34. The Celtics will now have a chance to take a 3-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 3 on Tuesday night. The Mavericks will need to find a way to improve their offense if they want to avoid falling behind 0-3 in the series.