Celtics Take Commanding 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Dominant Third Quarter Helps Boston Pull Away

Key Moment Gives Celtics Edge in Game 2

The Boston Celtics have seized a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after a hard-fought victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday night. A dominant 2-minute span in the third quarter proved to be the turning point, as the Celtics pulled away to secure a crucial win.

The Celtics entered the game with a 1-0 series lead, but the Mavericks were determined to even the score in front of their home crowd. However, Boston's relentless defense and timely offense proved too much to handle.

The key moment came midway through the third quarter. With the game tied at 56-56, the Celtics went on a 12-0 run, fueled by a pair of three-pointers from Jaylen Brown and a driving layup from Jayson Tatum. This surge gave Boston an 8-point lead, which they would never relinquish.

The Mavericks fought back valiantly, but the Celtics managed to hold on for the 105-98 victory. Tatum led the way with a team-high 27 points, while Brown added 23 points. Luka Dončić paced the Mavericks with 20 points.

With the series now shifting to Dallas, the Celtics will look to continue their momentum and take a commanding 3-0 lead. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to respond if they want to stay in contention for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.