Boston's Depth Proves Too Much for Dallas

Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles, Celtics Ground Mavericks Bigs

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The Boston Celtics proved their depth was too much for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, cruising to a 112-95 victory on Tuesday night. With the win, the Celtics take a 2-0 lead in the series and put the Mavericks on the brink of elimination.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. However, Dončić struggled with his shot, making just 8-of-22 from the field. Kyrie Irving also had an off night, shooting just 6-of-18 from the field and finishing with 16 points.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who finished with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tatum was efficient from the field, making 11-of-19 shots. Jaylen Brown also had a strong game, finishing with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

The Celtics' depth was on full display in Game 2. Seven players scored in double figures for the Celtics, including Marcus Smart (12 points), Derrick White (11 points), and Al Horford (10 points). The Mavericks, meanwhile, had just three players score in double figures.

The Celtics also dominated the glass, outrebounding the Mavericks 52-40. Robert Williams III led the Celtics with 12 rebounds, while Dončić led the Mavericks with 12 rebounds.

The Celtics' victory was a statement of their dominance in this series. They have now won two games by a combined 38 points and have held the Mavericks to just 41.5% shooting from the field. The Mavericks will need to find a way to improve their shooting and generate more offense if they want to stay alive in this series.

Game 3 of the series will be played in Dallas on Thursday night. The Mavericks will need to win Game 3 to avoid being swept. The Celtics will be looking to close out the series and advance to the NBA Finals.