NBA Finals: Celtics Take 2-0 Lead, Odds Shift in Boston's Favor

Boston Celtics Dominate Early, Favored in Finals

The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in back-to-back games. The Celtics' strong performance has led oddsmakers to favor Boston even more heavily in the series.

According to BetMGM, the Celtics are now a -2000 favorite to win the championship, while the Mavericks are a +1200 underdog. These odds reflect the Celtics' dominance in the first two games, which they won by an average of 11 points.

Mavericks Face Uphill Battle to Get Back in Series

The Dallas Mavericks now face an uphill battle to get back into the series. No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the Finals.

The Mavericks will need to find a way to slow down the Celtics' offense, which has been led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum is averaging 28.0 points per game in the series, while Brown is averaging 22.5 points per game.

Game 3 Crucial for Mavericks' Chances

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be played on Wednesday night in Dallas. The Mavericks will be desperate to win to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole. The Celtics, on the other hand, will be looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead and move one step closer to their 18th NBA championship.