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Boston answers Dallas' 3rd-quarter surge with balance on both ends to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Jrue Holiday takes his turn in the spotlight, Boston dominates on defense and Luka Doncic's 1-man show isn't enough for Dallas.
Dominant 2-minute span in the 3rd quarter helps Celtics pull away from the Mavericks for a 2-0 lead in the Finals.
Already with 1 championship to his name, Holiday is on the verge of adding a 2nd thanks to his superlative Game 2 performance.
Luka Doncic has delivered time and again for the Mavericks this postseason, but the strain is starting to show against Boston.
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