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Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Jrue Holiday led the Celtics with 26 points as Boston moved to a 2-0 series lead.

05/16/2026 · Maryland edition

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 Sunday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Jrue Holiday scored 26 points and secured 11 rebounds for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum added 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 12 assists.

Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Kyrie Irving scored 16 points.

The Celtics now hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series as the series shifts to Dallas.

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