Celtics Maintain Dominance Over Mavericks in Game 2

Third Quarter Surge Powers Boston to Victory

The Boston Celtics continued their impressive run in the NBA Finals, securing a 102-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday night.

Impressive Third Quarter Performance

After a closely contested first half, the Celtics seized control of the game with a dominant third quarter. Led byJayson Tatum, who scored 12 points in the period, Boston ignited a 10-0 run to take an 83-74 lead heading into the final quarter.

Maintaining Momentum

Despite a valiant effort from the Mavericks in the fourth quarter, the Celtics maintained their composure and held onto their lead. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each contributed 18 points to the win, while Al Horford added a vital 16 rebounds.

Conclusion

With this victory, the Celtics have solidified their position in the series and now lead 2-0. As the series shifts to Dallas for Game 3, the Mavericks will need to muster a significant response to prevent the Celtics from seizing a commanding 3-0 advantage.