Celtics Take 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Boston Beats Dallas 105-98 in Game 2

Kyrie Irving Forces Celtics Timeout with Tough Lefty Finish

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 at the American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving led the way for Boston with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added 27 points and 10 rebounds. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 26 points, but he was unable to prevent Dallas from falling into a 0-2 hole in the series.

The Celtics took control of the game in the first half, outscoring the Mavericks 58-43. Irving was particularly effective in the first half, scoring 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting. The Mavericks were unable to keep pace with the Celtics' offensive firepower, and they trailed by as many as 16 points in the second quarter.

The Mavericks made a run in the third quarter, cutting the Celtics' lead to just four points at one point. However, the Celtics were able to weather the storm and regain control of the game in the fourth quarter. Irving hit a key three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining to give the Celtics a 10-point lead, and the Mavericks were unable to recover.

The series now shifts to Dallas for Games 3 and 4. The Mavericks will need to find a way to slow down Irving and Tatum if they want to get back into the series. The Celtics, on the other hand, will be looking to take a 3-0 lead and put the Mavericks on the brink of elimination.