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Celtics Take 2-0 NBA Finals Lead with 105-98 Win Over Mavericks; Holiday Scores 26

Jun 10, 2024, 02:29 AM

The Boston Celtics secured a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals with a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. Jrue Holiday led the Celtics with a standout performance, scoring 26 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and shooting 11-for-14 from the field with 0 turnovers. Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, while Jayson Tatum added 18 points, 12 assists, and 9 rebounds. Derrick White also played a key role with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Despite Luka Doncic's triple-double of 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, the Mavericks struggled with their shooting, going 2-for-17 from three-point range. The series now shifts to Dallas for Game 3 on Monday.