After Game 2 of the NBA Finals, four Boston Celtics stars and one Dallas Mavericks star are in contention for the 2024 Finals MVP. Celtics’ Jrue Holiday is leading the charge, which surprised many.
Holiday delivered a stellar performance by finishing Game 2 with 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and an impressive 78% field goal percentage. But his performance was not noteworthy in Game 1 and he was not expected to top the MVP list compared to other strong contenders.
Following closely behind is Luka Doncic of the Mavericks, who has been the main contributor for the Mavs throughout Games 1 and 2. Doncic managed to secure his 10th career playoff triple-double in Game 2, finishing with 32 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds. Despite the team’s struggles, his remarkable performance has placed him firmly in the second position on the MVP ladder.
The Celtics’ dynamic duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum occupies the third and fourth spots, respectively. Brown contributed significantly to the team’s Game 2 victory with 21 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Meanwhile, Tatum modeled his defensive prowess by recording 18 points, nine rebounds, 12 assists, and two steals.
A surprising yet notable entry on the list is Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis, who has been sidelined due to injury since April. In his first appearance since the injury, Porzingis made a significant impact, helping the Celtics win Game 1. In Game 2, he contributed 12 points, four rebounds, and one assist amid injury concerns.
ABC’s Broadcast of Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2 Sets Viewership Record
The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. This dominant performance by the Celtics solidified their position and made Game 2 a historic event in NBA viewership.
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ABC’s exclusive broadcast of the June 9 game became the most-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2019. The clash between the Celtics and Mavericks averaged 12,063,000 viewers, peaking at 14,106,000 at 10 p.m. EST.
This surge in viewership marks a significant contrast to Game 1. The Celtics Game 1 averaged a 5.7 rating and 10.99 million viewers on ABC, the lowest viewership for a Finals Game 1 since 2007.
Stay tuned for Game 3, which is set to air on Wednesday, June 12, (8:30 p.m. ET).
Also Read: WATCH: Jrue Holiday’s Touching Gesture Inspires Celtics to Dominate Mavericks Ahead of Game 3.
