Boston Celtics eclipse Dallas Mavericks 105-98 to take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

The visitors shot just 66% from the free throw line and 23% from three, with Doncic the only Maverick to score more than 17 points.

Boston was also below its best from deep, and a string of misses to start the game allowed the Mavericks to get off to a strong start.

However, the Celtics began to find their groove in the second quarter and turned a three-point half-time lead into nine points heading into the fourth.

Boston were then able to keep the Mavericks at bay in the final period, led by 26 points from Jrue Holiday.

Game three is scheduled to take place in Dallas on Wednesday, with Boston two wins away from raising their 18th NBA championship banner.