Celtics Pull Ahead in NBA Finals

Strong Defense Leads to 2-0 Advantage Over Mavericks

The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after a 110-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. The Celtics' defense was on full display, holding the Mavericks to just 35.7% shooting from the field.

5 Key Takeaways from Celtics' Game 1 Victory

In Game 1, the Celtics' depth proved too much for Dallas, with six players scoring in double figures. Jason Tatum led the way with 29 points, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points and Marcus Smart contributed 18 points. The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Mavericks 47-31.

The Celtics will look to take a 3-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 3 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to get more production from their stars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, if they want to get back into the series.