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The Celtics dominate the Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, showcasing a team effort that overpowers Luka Doncic's solo performance. Boston's depth and resilience secure a 2-0 series lead, highlighting the importance of collective contributions over individual brilliance.

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The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The Mavericks, despite Luka Doncic's efforts, couldn't keep up with the Celtics. The overwhelmed Mavericks faced challenges in not letting Doncic battle alone on the court in the Finals. Fans in Boston reacted positively to their team's 2-0 lead, showing support and enthusiasm.

The victory for the Celtics in Game 2 saw Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday deliver strong performances, leading the team to success. Doncic's triple-double performance for the Mavericks was not enough to secure a win against the Celtics. The Celtics' solid gameplay and defense helped them fend off Doncic's efforts and secure the lead in the series.

Various media outlets covered the game between the Celtics and the Mavericks, highlighting the Celtics' success in taking the 2-0 series lead. Boston fans, journalists, and players all shared their perspectives and excitement following the Celtics' win in Game 2.

Injury updates before the game had caused some uncertainty, with Doncic being listed as questionable for Game 2, but he ultimately played despite the concerns. The Mavericks remained composed despite the challenging situation, gearing up for Game 2 with a focused mindset.

The Boston Celtics have shown strength and determination in the NBA Finals, with their performance in Game 2 elevating them to a 2-0 lead against the Mavericks. The series now heads to Dallas, where both teams will continue to battle it out for the championship title.

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Virality Score 6.2

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Thread Age 238 days

Number of Articles 120

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Center 30.0%

Right 20.0%

Regional Coverage

US 88.6%

Non-US 11.4%

Recent Coverage

Celtics Shrug Off Bad Shooting Night, Take 2-0 Lead. Plus, Dan Hurley.

The Ringer - 234 days ago - Justin, Rob, and Wos react to the Celtics’ 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. They discuss how the Celtics found a way to win despite poor shooting, the Mavs’ supporting cast’s struggles, and early predictions for Finals MVP.

Jayson Tatum Has Learned He Doesn’t Need “Luka Magic” to Win

The Ringer - 234 days ago - Two years ago, Tatum and the Celtics coughed up the Finals by forcing the issue. Now they’re letting the series come to them—and picking the Mavericks apart in the process.

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead

Al Jazeera - 234 days ago - An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead.

Celtics Beat Mavericks, Take 2-0 Lead In NBA Finals As Series Heads To Dallas

HuffPost - 234 days ago - The Mavericks can stop worrying about who Boston's best player is. Everyone is contributing to the Celtics' quest for an unprecedented 18th NBA championship.

Who’s the biggest star on the Celtics? Let me submit Jrue Holiday for consideration.

The Boston Globe - 234 days ago - Once again, Holiday showed up on offense (26 points to lead the Celtics) and defense to key Boston to a Game 2 win against the Mavericks in the NBA Finals.

Celtics stars don't have to be at their best for team to win NBA title

Yardbarker - 235 days ago - As the Boston Celtics are now two wins away from a championship, their depth is proving to be too much for the Mavericks to handle. And something Paul Pierce, the leader of the last Celtics team to win a title in 2008, said after game 1 perfectly sums up the NBA Finals to this point. Pierce even said, "It looks like the Mavericks are outmatched" on Fox Sports' daily debate show "Undisputed" on Friday. He then elaborated that, unlike Dallas, Boston's stars do not have to be at their best for the Celtics to win. And the results are barring that out so far. In Game 1, Kristaps Porzingis returned from injury to have a historic night off the bench. Boston won 107-89, dominating the Mavericks most of the night. But while Porzingis receded 20 points in 20 minutes, the Celtics' two top players only combined for 38 while each experienced twice as much time on the court. Jaylen Brown scored 22 and Jayson Tatum, the one player with perhaps the most pressure on him to perform, only recorded 16 points. Each did contr

Celtics’ Team Effort More Than Mavericks Can Handle as Boston Takes 2-0 Lead in NBA Finals

The Epoch Times - 235 days ago -

Luka Doncic needs more help than supporting cast can give him against deep Celtics

Yardbarker - 235 days ago - If there was ever an example proving that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic needs help, it was Sunday's 105-98 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The only problem is, for the second game in a row, Doncic's supporting cast showed they're not up to the task. The five-time All-Star was incredible, posting 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, becoming only the fourth player in NBA Finals history to post a triple-double and lose. Doncic scored 23 of the Mavericks' 51 first-half points and was the only Dallas player to record more than 20 points on Sunday. Aside from P.J. Washington (6-of-13), who finished with 17 points, the rest of the team shot just 20-of-46 for 49 points. Conversely, the Celtics showcased their incredible depth on a night when Jayson Tatum wasn't at his best. Tatum finished with 18 points but shot just 6-of-22 from the field and 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. But, Jrue Holiday (26 points), Jaylen Brown (21 points) and Derrick White (18 points) stepped up, combining to go

Holiday stars in Game 2, Celtics take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

WCVB - 235 days ago - For the second straight game, a player the Celtics acquired in the offseason came up big for Boston.

Three turning points for the Celtics' Game 2 win in the NBA Finals

Yardbarker - 235 days ago - Game 1 was a blowout. Game 2 was a rock fight. But in a defensive struggle, the Boston Celtics showed just enough offense, and a whole lot of defense, to escape with a 105-98 win and a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals. Here are three turning points from Game 2. The Boston Celtics led by 14 points with 3:34 to go, thanks to a three-pointer by Derrick White that seemed to seal the game. The shot forced a timeout by Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, and whatever he said in that huddle had to be extremely inspiring. But Dallas responded with a 9-0 run. Two layups, two free throws and a three-point play cut Boston's lead to 103-98. Then Derrick Jones Jr. blocked Jayson Tatum's dunk, and Kyrie Irving found P.J. Washington streaking to the rim. That's where White met him for a huge block, even though ESPN's Mike Breen contended that Jaylen Brown probably fouled him. That's for the Last Two-Minute Report to decide. What we saw was the last flourish of a bravura defensive performance from White, who blocked two shots and

Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas

NBC News - 235 days ago - The Boston Celtics took another step toward an unprecedented 18th NBA championship after downing the Dallas Mavericks, 105-98, to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

Callahan: The Celtics have bullied their way into a 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Boston Herald - 235 days ago - On basketball’s biggest stage, the Celtics morphed from a team reliant on 3-point shooting into a big, bad bully. And that’s why they have a 2-0 series lead in the Finals.

Celtics survive late Mavericks rally to take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

The Japan Times - 235 days ago - Although he considers himself part of the supporting cast, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday looked like a star on Sunday night.

'Boston's championship season': Celtics fans react to team taking 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

WCVB - 235 days ago - Before Game 2, a lot of Celtics fans thought the series would go five games but now they're thinking the Finals will end in a sweep.

Jrue Holiday leads Celtics to Game 2 win in self-described utility, support role

Boston Herald - 235 days ago - Jrue Holiday didn’t just look like a “utility” player as he led the Celtics to a Game 2 win over the Mavericks.

Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

The Globe and Mail - 235 days ago - Dallas loses again despite Doncic’s triple-double

Celtics stars help fend off Luka Doncic’s historic triple-double to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

New York Post - 235 days ago - Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday ni…

Celtics survive rough outside shooting to take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

The Washington Post - 235 days ago - In a sign of progress, Boston found a way during a 105-98 victory over the Mavericks to claim a 2-0 lead before the series shifts to Dallas.

A victory cigar would appear to be in the Celtics' not-too-distant future

The Boston Globe - 235 days ago - The Celtics will carry a nine-game win streak to Dallas for Wednesday night's Finals Game 3, and the Mavericks look very much like a one-and-a-half man team.

NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday powers Celtics past Mavericks in Game 2

Los Angeles Times - 235 days ago - Jrue Holiday finishes with 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Celtics-Mavericks takeaways: Derrick White, Jrue Holiday deliver

The Boston Globe - 235 days ago - White swooped in and swatted Mavericks forward P.J. Washington’s dunk attempt after Dallas cut Boston's late lead to five, his Celtics weathering another cold shooting night for Jayson Tatum and a team-wide struggle from beyond the arc.