NBA: Celtics Beat Mavericks 107-89 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

Live Updates and Highlights from Game 2

Boston Celtics extend their lead in the NBA Finals with a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Celtics came out strong in the first quarter, taking an early lead and never looking back. They led by as many as 20 points in the second quarter and held a 10-point lead at halftime. The Mavericks made a run in the third quarter, but the Celtics quickly regained control of the game.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 28 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 23 points and Marcus Smart with 18 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 26 points, followed by Spencer Dinwiddie with 17 points.

The Celtics now lead the series 2-0 and will have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead when they host Game 3 on Wednesday night.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory in Game 2 was a dominant performance that showed why they are the favorites to win the NBA championship. They played with great intensity and focus, and they never let the Mavericks get into the game. The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to get back into the series, but the Celtics are looking like a team that is on a mission.