WEB Boston Celtics Defeat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3, Take 3-0 NBA Finals Lead
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics held off a spirited comeback attempt from the Dallas Mavericks to win Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals 106-99 and take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 28 points, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 11 rebounds. Al Horford contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 10 points and 6 assists.
For the Mavericks, Luka Dončić had 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, but he fouled out with 4:12 remaining in the fourth quarter, with Dallas trailing 93-90.
Fourth Quarter Comeback Attempt
The Mavericks trailed by as many as 17 points in the third quarter, but they rallied to cut the deficit to just three points with 5:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the Celtics responded with a 7-0 run to put the game away.
Dončić's departure from the game was a major blow to the Mavericks, as he had been their leading scorer and playmaker throughout the series.
The Celtics will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Friday night in Dallas.
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