Boston beat Dallas 105-98 in the second game of the NBA Finals and went 2-0 in the series. The key for those led by Joe Mazzulla was in the collective game, since the role was shared between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.
The Mavericks depended at all times on the Slovenian Luka Doncic, who finished with a triple double (36 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds)and they suffered greatly from the lack of prominence of Kyrie Irving, who could not demonstrate his best level.
Two steps away from the 18th title
In this way, the Celtics get even closer to the title that would break the 16-year drought for the winningest team in NBA history along with the Los Angeles Lakers (17 championships each). The last time the Celtics became NBA champions was in 2008, when they had a team full of figures like Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen.
“This is not over, we must continue”
Holiday, with 26 points and 11 rebounds, was the figure of the Celtics who are two wins away from achieving the 18th ring in their history. “It feels great, but this is not over. We have to continue, no matter what it takes,” said the point guard. “We win by being consistent, standing firm, knowing that they are going to score.. Making plays, getting to the free throw line but most of all being consistent and persevering,” he added.
Tatum (18 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists) and Brown (21 points) also had a great game, well complemented by Holiday or White, who shone with 18 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks. In other words, great teamwork.
The NBA Finals now They will move to Dallas, where the next two games will be played on Wednesday and Friday.
