Celtics Take 2 0 Lead With Dominating Game 2 Performance

Boston Celtics Win Game 2 of the NBA Finals

Celtics take 2-0 lead with dominating Game 2 performance

Boston Celtics defeat Dallas Mavericks 107-89 to take a commanding lead in the NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 2 at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 28 points, while Jayson Tatum added 27 points and 10 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 22 points, but he struggled from the field, shooting just 7-of-21.

The Celtics led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter, and they never looked back. Boston's defense was stifling, holding the Mavericks to just 36.3% shooting from the field.

The Celtics now have a chance to take a 3-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 3 on Tuesday night. The Mavericks will be looking to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole, which no team has ever overcome in the NBA Finals.

The Celtics' victory in Game 2 was a dominant performance from start to finish. They controlled the tempo of the game, they shot the ball well, and they played stifling defense. The Mavericks will need to make some major adjustments if they want to avoid falling into a deeper hole in the series.