The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a tough position after the Boston Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the series. However, history shows that teams leading 2-0 in the Finals have a strong track record, with a 31-5 all-time record. The Celtics, in particular, have an impressive 43-1 series record when leading a best-of-7 2-0, with their only loss occurring in the 2018 East finals. The Mavericks will now have to regroup and head to the American Airlines Center for Games 3 and 4, where they have a 5-3 record so far in the playoffs. In Game 2, the Mavericks started strong, taking a 13-6 lead in the first quarter, but ultimately fell short as the Celtics took control in the second quarter. Luka Doncic had an outstanding performance, finishing with 32 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds, marking his seventh triple-double of the postseason. However, his eight turnovers hindered the Mavericks’ chances of tying the series. As the Mavericks look to bounce back in Game 3, they will need to make some adjustments and find a way to limit their turnovers. Can Dallas turn things around and make this a competitive series? Our NBA insiders provide their insights on the biggest questions arising from Game 2.
