Celtics Beat Mavericks 106-99, Lead NBA Finals 3-0

Jun 13, 2024, 02:59 AM

The Boston Celtics secured a 106-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were pivotal, combining for 61 points and 13 assists. The Celtics initially built a 21-point lead, but the Mavericks mounted a significant comeback, driven by a 22-2 run in the fourth quarter. However, the Celtics held on, aided by Luka Doncic fouling out with 4:12 remaining in the game. Doncic finished with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 35 points. The Celtics are now one win away from their 18th NBA championship.