WEB Boston Celtics Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Dallas Mavericks in NBA Finals
Game 3 Recap
Boston Celtics 106, Dallas Mavericks 98
The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals with a 106-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday night.
The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had a game-high 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jaylen Brown added 27 points and 7 rebounds, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 15 points and 6 assists.
The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kristaps Porzingis also had a solid game with 20 points and 9 rebounds.
The Mavericks made a spirited comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, cutting the Celtics' lead to just 5 points with just over 3 minutes remaining. However, the Celtics were able to hold on for the win and take a commanding lead in the series.
Series Outlook
With the victory, the Celtics are now just two wins away from winning their 18th NBA championship. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to win four straight games to force a Game 7.
The two teams will meet again in Game 4 of the series on Friday night in Dallas.
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