BOSTON — The Celtics made a statement with a convincing win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In Game 2, the Mavericks will look to respond.
Boston’s Game 1 victory was highlighted by the return of Kristaps Porzingis, who came back from a calf injury to score 20 points, pull down six rebounds and block three shots. In addition to Porzingis, Jaylen Brown set the tone with a team-high 22 points and Jayson Tatum had moments despite inefficient shooting.
The Mavericks will look to improve upon a stagnant offensive performance in which the team dished out just nine assists. Luka Doncic scored 30 points but Kyrie Irving had an off night, shooting 6 of 19 from the field for 12 points.
After a two-day break, these teams are back in action. It’s familiar territory for Dallas, which is now 1-3 in Game 1s during the postseason. The Celtics, on the other hand, are 1-2 in Game 2s during these playoffs. The Mavs will look to bounce back to even the series before it shifts to Texas.
The Sporting News is tracking live score updates, highlights and news throughout Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
STREAM: Watch the NBA Finals live on Sling TV
Mavericks vs. Celtics live score
| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final | |
| Mavericks | 28 | ||||
| Celtics | 25 |
Mavericks vs. Celtics live updates, results, highlights from Game 2 in 2024 NBA Finals
End of first quarter: Mavericks 28, Celtics 25
8:42 p.m.: Mavs end the quarter shooting 4 of 9 from the FT line to Boston’s perfect 10 of 10. Cletics are 1 of 9 from 3.
8:40 p.m.: Mavs are struggling at the foul line, shooting just 2 of 6, while the Celtics are shooting 0 of 8 from 3-point land.
8:38 p.m.: Irving picked up his secind foul in the first quarter. Here’s how he reacted to the “Kyrie sucks” chants.
Kyrie Irving responds to the ‘Kyrie sucks!’ chant that started after his second foul by pumping up the crowd. pic.twitter.com/dstySnKlSj
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) June 10, 2024
8:32 p.m.: Doncic is toughing out his injury. He’s not moving as well as he’s been, but that hasn’t slowed his scoring. He has 13 with 2:20 remaining in the first.
The fadeaway off one leg from Luka 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/4tHHVDRgzF
— ESPN (@espn) June 10, 2024
8:30 p.m.: Doncic knocks down a fading jumper for the team’s first points since 8:19., nearly a four-minute drought.
8:28 p.m.: Doncic misses both free throws and the Dallas scoring drought surpasses three minutes.
8:26 p.m.: Porzingis already causing problems for the Mavs. He draws another Mavs foul, and blocks a shot on the other end.
BLOCKED BY PORZINGIS 🚫
BOS seeks a 2-0 series lead with a Game 2 win on ABC 🏆#NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/d8qVdJXWa8
— NBA (@NBA) June 10, 2024
8:25 p.m.: Brown with an emphatic slam on the fastbreak! Celtics down 13-10 now.
JAYLEN BROWN GOES PAST LUKA AND THROWS IT DOWN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IkVG7Ukchn
— ESPN (@espn) June 10, 2024
8:19 p.m.: Mavs are challenging a foul call on Washington, but the ruling is unsuccessful.
8:15 p.m.: Celtics’ timeout after a deep Irving two-pointer. Mavs lead 13-6 with 8:18 to go in the first.
8:14 p.m.: Doncic is already 3-for-4 from the field with six of the Mavs’ 11 points.
8:11 p.m.: Mavs start 3-for-3 from the field, including a wing 3-pointer from Washington.
8:10 p.m.: Doncic knocks down the mid-ranged fade to get things started. Mavericks need to set the tone early.
8:03 p.m.: Here we go! Game 2 is about to begin.
7:49 p.m.: Maverick’s starting five:
- Luka Doncic
- Kyrie Irving
- Derrick Jones Jr.
- P.J. Washington Jr.
- Daniel Gafford
7:45 p.m.: Celtics’ starting five:
- Jrue Holiday
- Derrick White
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
7:08 p.m.: Doncic will plsy tonight after initial reports downgraded him to questionable.
Luka Dončić (thoracic contusion, right knee sprain, left ankle soreness) will be AVAILABLE for Game 2 against the Celtics.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) June 9, 2024
MORE: Biggest takeaways from Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Mavericks vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Sunday, June 9
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Mavericks vs. Celtics will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 9. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
How to watch Mavericks vs. Celtics
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Mavericks vs. Celtics will air on ABC in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering various channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams on channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.
MORE: Kristaps Porzingis dazzles in return from injury
Mavericks vs. Celtics odds for Game 2
Here are the latest Mavericks-Celtics odds for Game 2, courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
The Celtics are favored by 6.5 and are -105 against the moneyline. A -105 moneyline means a $ 100 bet would pay out $ 195.24.
| Celtics lead 1-0 | Mavericks | Celtics |
| Spread | +7.5 (-115) | -7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -275 |
| O/U total | O 214.5 (-115) | U 214.5 (-105) |
Check out BetMGM to see the latest NBA Finals odds including updated odds to win the series,
NBA Finals schedule 2024
Games 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will shift to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Bostons leads series 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 6 | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 9 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 12 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 14 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 17 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 20 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
