Boston Celtics Win Game 3 of NBA Finals, Take 3-0 Lead
Boston's Strong Start and Dallas' Comeback Attempt
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-98 in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night, taking a 3-0 lead in the series. The Celtics opened the game with a 20-8 lead, but the Mavericks fought back to tie the score at 50-50 at the end of the first half.
The Celtics regained control in the second half, opening up a 10-point lead in the third quarter. The Mavericks made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 101-98 with just over a minute to go. However, the Celtics held on for the win, and now stand on the cusp of their 18th NBA championship.
Stat Leaders
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jrue Holiday added 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving scored 30 points, and Luka Dončić had 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory gives them a commanding lead in the series, and they will have a chance to close it out in Game 4 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to extend the series, but the Celtics are looking like the team to beat.
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