NBA Finals Game 2 Analysis
Luka Dončić vs Jayson Tatum
Luka Dončić scored a lot of points. Jayson Tatum made a lot of plays. The Boston Celtics are happy with that exchange and now lead 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against Dončić’s Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
Statistical Breakdown
- Stat-focused fans will highlight Dončić’s:
- Triple-double
- Game-high 32 points
- 4-of-9 shooting from 3-point range
- Insights on Dončić:
- Finished third in this year’s MVP race
- Had eight turnovers, disrupting momentum
- Many turnovers were due to overambitious plays
- Led to Boston fast breaks
Performance Analysis
- Turnover Troubles:
- Luka Dončić had as many turnovers (12) as assists after two games
- Struggled at the free-throw line: 4-of-8 in Game 2 and 6-for-13 for the series
- Jayson Tatum’s Impact:
- Shot poorly but made aggressive attacks on the rim
- Broke down the Dallas defense and created open shots for teammates
- Resulted in 12 assists against three turnovers
- Made 5-of-6 free throws
Player Quotes
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, who scored a team-high 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting, said after the game, “Honestly, I think I just got the opportunity. I’d say a lot of it was JT. He was attacking the basket and making the right play. The way he played tonight, the way he led us, getting into the paint, making plays, it was all about him.”