What to expect from the top Boston Celtics players and how to watch the game as they face off against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

Speaking to reporters after the 38-point blowout (122-84) at the hands of the Mavs, Tatum largely blamed their defense for its shortcomings when it comes to making life hard for Luka Doncic and Co. In each of the first three games, Dallas scored less than 100 points. In Game 4, the Mavs had 61 in the first half and 92 entering the fourth quarter.

It's also becoming increasingly evident it may not matter much.

The Boston Celtics adopted this mantra for the playoffs. Whether in Game 3 of the NBA Finals they are trailing by 13 points in the opening 12 minutes or their 21-point lead is unraveling in the fourth quarter,

Here’s a quick preview of tonight’s Game 2, along with the odds and some of what the key characters are saying heading into the contest.

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Dallas stayed alive in the NBA Finals with a 38-point thumping on Boston in Game 4, but did the Celtics simply take their foot off the gas?

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