The Boston Celtics took care of business against the Dallas Mavericks to begin the NBA Finals. The top-seeded Celtics were the best team in the NBA this season at home and backed that up against the Mavericks, grabbing a commanding 2-0 lead in the series following Sunday’s 105-98 victory at TD Garden.
The series shifts back to Dallas for the next two games, where Boston is trying to finish the job before a possible return to Bean Town for Game 5. The Celtics have been the odds-on betting favorite to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy for months, so it’s not surprising they have grown to monster favorites after taking a 2-0 lead in the series.