We enter Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals with the Celts leading the series 1-0, following a dominant performance last time out.
As expected, Boston murdered Dallas on the perimeter, making 16 of 42 of their attempted 3’s, compared to the visitors 7/27, four of which fell for Luka.
Unlike the Mavs, the Celtics had scoring contributions from all five starters, plus Porzingis, who finished with 20 points, 6 boars and 3 blocks on first game back from injury.
Boston dared Luka to beat them in Game 1, refusing to double team the All-star, rather making life difficult for his supporting cast, a supporting cast who offered little to no support.
Dallas has been able to adapt rapidly, winning game two following a loss in their first two series against the Clippers and OKC.
I have the Mavs bouncing back in Game 2, combined with a textbook Luka performance.