The NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks was a highly anticipated event that showcased two of the top teams in the league. The Celtics emerged victorious with a final score of 105-98, securing their championship title after an intense and hard-fought game.
Throughout the game, both teams displayed exceptional skill and determination, with each possession being fiercely contested. The Celtics' defense was particularly impressive, holding the Mavericks to just 98 points despite their offensive firepower. This defensive effort was crucial in securing the win for Boston.
Now the Mavericks will head to American Airlines Center for Games 3 and 4, where they are 5-3 during these playoffs.
After a slow start in the series opener, the Mavericks came out firing in Game 2, taking a 13-6 lead in the first quarter, their largest lead of the night before Boston took the lead in the second quarter.
Luka Doncic finished with 32 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, marking his seventh triple-double this postseason -- he's now tied for the second most in NBA playoff history. But his eight turnovers marred Dallas' efforts to tie the series as the Mavericks will look to bounce back Wednesday in Game 3 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).
The Celtics, who had seven 3-pointers in the first quarter on Thursday, did not hit from long range until Al Horford connected in the waning seconds of the period and Dallas led 28-25 after one.
Tatum got untracked with a layup early in the second, then found Kristaps Porzingis for a pull-up jumper and fed Derrick White for a 3-pointer that gave the Celtics their first lead of the game, 36-35, with 8:01 left in the second quarter. Boston came out of the back-and-forth battle with a 54-51 halftime lead.
from 3-point range. Boston was still just 5 for 30 from long distance when Pritchard banked in a half-courter at the third-quarter buzzer to give Boston an 83-74 lead.
That excited the crowd, which previously had spent most of its time serenading Irving with boos — and semi-vulgar chants. Before the game, the scoreboard showed Irving’s postgame quote from Game 1, where he said he thought the crowd would be louder.
In conclusion, the Boston Celtics' victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals was a testament to their talent, teamwork, and resilience. It was a well-deserved win for a team that consistently rose to the occasion throughout this championship series.
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