The Dallas Mavericks just didn't have enough offense to capitalize on the Celtics' miscues, resulting in a 105-98 Game 2 win for Boston on Sunday.
Dallas started the opening period much better than it did in Game 1, seizing a pivotal 28-25 lead. Luka Doncic led the way with 13 points on 5 of 7 shooting, but the Mavericks fell short on securing the easy points, going just 4 of 9 from the foul line.
But Dallas remained mostly one-dimensional, with Doncic having 23 points and three assists on 9 of 13 shooting. Kyrie Irving reached double-figure points on 5 of 10 shooting while Derrick Jones Jr. slashed his way for seven points, but the Mavericks lacked consistent offensive threat if Doncic didn't shoulder the burden.
Boston finished the game with four players providing at least 18 points. Holiday pioneered the team with 26, while Jaylen Brown had 21 and Derrick White and Tatum added 18 apiece. Tatum struggled with his shot, going just 6 of 22 overall and 1 of 7 from deep, but logged 12 assists, nine rebounds and two steals to help elsewhere.
For Dallas, all five starters eclipsed double-digit point totals but the numbers don't tell the full story. Doncic shouldered the burden with 32 points on 12 of 21 shooting to go with 11 assists, 11 rebounds, four steals and eight turnovers.
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