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Mavericks on the Brink: Can Luka Dončić Rally Dallas Against Celtics in NBA Finals?

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Dallas Mavericks face tough challenge against Boston Celtics in NBA Finals. Can Luka Dončić lead the comeback?

The Dallas Mavericks are feeling the heat as they face off against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Despite Luka Dončić taking accountability for the team's struggles, his stellar performance has kept the Mavericks in the game throughout the postseason. However, the Celtics' dominance in the first two games has put Dallas on the defensive, raising questions about their ability to bounce back.

In Game 2, the Boston Celtics showcased their strength, securing a 105-98 victory at TD Garden and taking a commanding 2-0 lead. The Mavericks are now scrambling for solutions as they try to crack the code of the Celtics' formidable defense. Can Dallas find the key to turn the tide in Game 3 on their home court?

SportsLine's predictions for the NBA Finals suggest a challenging road ahead for the Mavericks. With the pressure mounting, Dallas must regroup and come up with a winning strategy to challenge the Celtics' lead. Can Luka Dončić and his teammates stage a comeback and make the series competitive again?

As the NBA Finals intensify, the Mavericks find themselves in unfamiliar territory against the seasoned Celtics. With Game 3 approaching, all eyes are on Dallas to see if they can rise to the occasion and give Boston a run for their money. Will the Mavericks find the answers they need to turn the series around, or will the Celtics continue their dominant performance and clinch the championship?

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Dallas Mavericks fumble NBA Finals games in Boston (Texas Standard)

Mavs starter Luka Dončić has placed blame for much of the team's woes on himself, but his play has largely kept Dallas competitive throughout the postseason.

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Game 2 takeaways (Mavs.com)

But based on the way the Boston Celtics have played in going ahead 2-0 after Sunday's 105-98 victory at TD Garden, it is testing the faith of the Mavericks' ...

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Mavericks have no answers for Celtics in NBA Finals: 'We've just got ... (The Athletic)

Dallas' problem-solving has carried it to the NBA Finals. But in two games against the Celtics, not enough is working.

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Celtics vs. Mavericks odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA Finals ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model simulated Game 3 of Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals 2024 on Wednesday.

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The Celtics have neutralized the Mavericks defense's biggest ... (Mavs Moneyball)

Dallas' defense owned the rim in these playoffs until now.

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The Mavericks Might Not Have a Counter for These Celtics (The Ringer)

Things are quickly looking dreary for Dallas in the NBA Finals. Can Luka Doncic and Co. make this a series again? Or does Boston hold all the answers?

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NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead (Aljazeera.com)

An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead.

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