Celtics Lead Finals 2-0
The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. According to reports, the Celtics have an impeccable record of winning the championship every time they have started a Finals series with a 2-0 lead.
Historical Dominance
Statistics from RealGM show that in Celtics’ history, they have started an NBA Finals series with a 2-0 lead eight times. On all eight occasions, they went on to win the championship.
First and Latest Occurrences
The earliest instance of this occurred in the 1958-59 season when the Celtics swept the Minneapolis Lakers 4-0. The most recent occurrence was in the 2007-08 season, where they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2.
Pursuit of the 18th Championship
If the Celtics maintain this trend, they will secure their 18th NBA Championship, the most in league history. This win would solidify their legacy as one of the most successful franchises in the NBA.
Tatum’s Embarrassing Record
Despite the team’s success, star player Jayson Tatum has set a somewhat embarrassing record. According to StatMamba, in games where Tatum scores fewer than 20 points in this year’s playoffs, the Celtics are 4-0. Tatum scored 18 points in the recent game.
Shooting Struggles
StatMuse also reported that in games where Tatum’s shooting percentage is below 40%, the Celtics’ record is 6-0 this postseason. This indicates that the team can still win even when Tatum is not performing at his best.
Team Depth and Versatility
These statistics highlight two key points: the Celtics do not rely solely on Tatum for scoring, and the team has a deep and talented roster capable of stepping up when needed. Even if Tatum has an off night, the Celtics continue to find ways to win.
Tatum’s Perspective
In a post-game interview, Tatum emphasized the importance of team play. “I don’t need to do anything spectacular. I just need to find my open teammates. We’re so close to winning the championship, why let my ego or need to score affect that?” he said.
With the Celtics’ historical trend and their current form, they appear poised to capture another NBA title, continuing their legacy of success. (ME88)
