Celtics Hold Off Mavericks, Take 3-0 Finals Lead

Porzingis Shines, Brown and Tatum Lead Boston

The Boston Celtics moved one win away from their 18th NBA championship with a 106-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

Key Performers

Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 34 points and 4 assists. Kristaps Porzingis, who was traded to the Mavericks in February, made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Recap

The Celtics led by 16 points at one point in the third quarter, but the Mavericks rallied back to cut the lead to just 3 points with less than 5 minutes remaining in the game. However, the Celtics held on, hitting key shots and free throws down the stretch to secure the victory.

Significance

With the win, the Celtics are now just one win away from their first NBA title since 2010. Game 4 of the series will be played in Dallas on Thursday night.