Celtics Take 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals
Boston Holds Off Mavericks' Comeback Attempt
Game 3 Summary
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-98 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. Despite a spirited comeback attempt by the Mavericks, the Celtics held on to secure the victory.The Mavericks trailed by 20 points in the third quarter, but they rallied in the fourth, cutting the deficit to just four points with under four minutes remaining. However, the Celtics made clutch shots down the stretch to put the game away.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 21 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack.
With the loss, the Mavericks are now facing elimination in Game 4. The Celtics, meanwhile, are one win away from their 18th NBA championship.
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