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  • Jayson Tatum dishes out 12 assists in Game 2 win
    Jayson Tatum finished Sunday’s 105-98 win over Dallas with 18 points (6-of-22 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer in 45 minutes.

    Advice: After shooting 6-of-16 from the field in Game 1, Tatum was even worse in Game 2. However, he contributed in other areas as the Celtics took a 2-0 series lead. Finishing one rebound shy of a triple-double, Tatum was responsible for 12 of Boston’s 29 assists on the night. And he made some history, becoming the third Celtics player to account for at least 18 points, nine rebounds, and 12 assists in an NBA Finals game (Larry Bird in 1986 and Bob Cousy in 1959). While the Celtics will need their star forward to snap out of this slump, especially if Kristaps Porzingis has to miss time after appearing to aggravate his calf strain, Tatum is capable of impacting the game in other ways. He and the Celtics will look to strengthen their grip on the series in Game 3 on Wednesday. Rotoworld Sunday, 7:46 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic records 32/11/11/4 line in Game 2 loss
    Luka Doncic logged 42 minutes in Sunday’s 105-98 loss to the Celtics, amassing 32 points (12-of-21 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, and four 3-pointers.

    Advice: Dealing with chest, ankle, and knee injuries, Doncic once again shouldered most of the offensive workload for the Mavericks. While he did record his seventh triple-double of these playoffs, this was not the Mavericks’ star’s cleanest performance. In addition to shooting 4-of-8 from the foul line, Doncic was responsible for eight of Dallas’ 15 turnovers. And he did a lot of his damage in the first half, shooting just 3-of-8 from the field after halftime. With Boston willing to let Doncic get his while keeping the “others” in check, he will need to play a more efficient brand of basketball moving forward. Game 3 is on Wednesday night in Dallas, with Boston holding a 2-0 lead. Rotoworld Sunday, 7:40 pm
     
  • Jrue Holiday shines in Game 2 win, scores 26 PTS
    Jrue Holiday shot 11-of-14 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Sunday’s 105-98 win over Dallas, tallying 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 41 minutes.

    Advice: With Jayson Tatum struggling from the field, the Celtics needed someone to step up in Game 2. Holiday was that man, as he led the Eastern Conference champions with 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting from the field. This was his first 20-point effort since Game 1 of the conference finals and second of the postseason overall. Also, Holiday recorded his first double-double of these playoffs and a full stat line. As a result, he and the Celtics will head to Dallas with a 2-0 series lead, with Game 3 set for Wednesday night. Rotoworld Sunday, 7:36 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic upgraded to available for Game 2 Sun.
    Luka Doncic (left ankle soreness, right knee sprain, thoracic contusion) is available for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

    Advice: Already dealing with ankle and knee issues, Doncic’s status for Game 2 was downgraded from probable to questionable due to a chest contusion. He has since gone through his pregame routine and will play as the Mavericks look to even the series. Doncic should take on his usual workload after failing to play at least 40 minutes for just the third time this postseason in Game 1. Rotoworld Sunday, 4:02 pm
     
  • Available for Game 2
    Doncic (knee/ankle/chest) is available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Sunday.

    Advice: Doncic was downgraded to questionable for Sunday's matchup due to a thoracic contusion and was considered a game-time decision, but he's been cleared to suit up after his participation in pregame warmups. He tallied 30 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and an assist in 38 minutes during Thursday's Game 1 loss. Rotowire.com Sunday, 3:55 pm
     
  • Considered game-time decision
    Doncic (knee/ankle/chest) is considered a game-time decision for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics on Sunday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

    Advice: Doncic was downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's Game 2, but NBA writer Marc Stein reported earlier in the day that the point guard was on track to play. However, coach Jason Kidd said during his pregame press conference that Doncic will go through warmups before the Mavericks determine his status for the matchup. If Doncic is cleared to play, Dallas may monitor his playing time as the Mavericks attempt to even the series. Rotowire.com Sunday, 3:31 pm
     
  • Expected to play Sunday
    Doncic (knee/ankle/chest) is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics on Sunday but is expected to play, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

    Advice: Doncic was previously downgraded from probable to questionable due to a thoracic contusion, but he is expected to suit up for the crucial Game 2 in Boston. The All-Star was in clear discomfort during Saturday's shootaround, notably grabbing at his chest. However, he's dealt with a litany of injuries throughout the playoffs, including a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. Despite those issues, Doncic hasn't missed a game during the postseason, averaging 28.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 41.3 minutes. Rotowire.com Sunday, 12:52 pm
     
  • Luka Doncic downgraded to questionable for Game 2
    Luka Doncic (left ankle soreness, right knee sprain, thoracic contusion) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday’s Game 2 against the Celtics.

    Advice: The change in designation and addition of the chest contusion injury so soon before tip-off is a bit alarming, especially considering Dallas is down 1-0 in the series. Doncic will surely do everything in his power to be available for this contest, but if he’s forced to sit out, expect Kyrie Irving to assume starting PG duties. One of Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, Josh Green, or Tim Hardaway Jr. will take Doncic’s spot in the starting five. Rotoworld Sunday, 11:49 am
     
  • Downgraded to questionable
    Doncic has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics due to a thoracic contusion.

    Advice: Doncic has been a regular on the injury report throughout the postseason due to a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness but is now listed with a thoracic contusion. He appeared to grab at his chest/rib area during Saturday's practice, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, but the new injury wasn't added to the report until after he missed the media portion of Dallas' morning shootaround Sunday. It'd be a major shock if Doncic doesn't suit up for Game 2, but the superstar point guard may be limited if he gets the green light. Doncic posted 30 points, 10 rebounds and one assist in 38 minutes during Game 1. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:46 am