Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals Game 3: Celtics win 106-99, stats, highlights, and analysis

NBA Finals Game 3 result: Boston Celtics win 106-99

The Celtics’ dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored a combined 61 points to lead Boston to a 106-99 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and in the process take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

Dallas jumped out to an early 10-point lead, but Boston erased all but a point of it by the end of the 1st Quarter. The game remained close until the 3rd Quarter when Boston clamped down on Dallas and broke out of a shooting slump to build a 21-point lead.

Luka Doncic and the Mavericks battled back in the 4th going on a 20-2 run to pull within three but their momentum screeched to a halt when Luka Doncic was called for his 6th foul with 4:12 remaining in the game. The Mavericks continued to fight but could not overcome the shooting and defense of the Celtics.

Kyrie Irving led all scorers in Game 3 with 35 points. Tatum tallied 31. Brown was 12-22 from the field for 30 points and Doncic had 27 before fouling out in the 4th.

Boston can wrap up their 18th NBA Title with a win Friday Night in Game 4.

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Boston holds off Dallas and wins Game #3 by a final score of 106-99.
The Celtics are one win away from the franchise’s 18th championship.

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22 seconds left!
Boston leads 102-98
Jaylen Brown with 30 points

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Derrick White with a crucial 3 off a nifty feed from Holiday and Boston goes up 6. Boston leads 98-92.

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Luka Doncic charged with his 6th Personal Foul with 4:12 remaining in the 4th Quarter.
Dallas challenges the call. Crucial moment in the series!

The call stands and Luka fouls out of his 1st playoff game. Wow!

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6:11 Remaining in Quarter #4

Kyrie buries 3 free throws (his 1st of the Finals) and Dallas is on a 20-2 run to pull within 3. Boston’s lead is just 93-90.

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Bang! A 3-pointer from Green and Dallas is back within 11 with 8:23 left in…


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Publish date : 2024-06-13 03:24:23

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