The Boston Celtics won Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 106-99, taking a 3-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown hit a crucial jumper in the final minutes of the game and the Celtics managed to secure key defensive stops on Kyrie Irving to prevent a comeback by Dallas. Jaylen Brown finished the game with 30 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists after only scoring six points in the first half. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 31 points, six rebounds, and five assists, making 11-of-26 field goals and 4-of-13 from beyond the arc.
Despite being down by 21 points early in the fourth quarter, the Mavericks fought back to within two points with a 22-2 run. However, a crucial offensive foul by P.J. Washington and a clutch 3-pointer by Derrick White helped Boston regain control and secure the victory. Luka Doncic fouled out for the first time in his playoff career, finishing with 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Kyrie Irving had an impressive performance in the loss, scoring 35 points and playing 45 minutes.
Dallas struggled from the 3-point line, going 9-of-25 compared to Boston’s 17-of-46. The Celtics played without Kristaps Porzingis, who was a game-time decision due to a foot injury sustained in Game 2. The Celtics are now just one win away from adding another NBA championship to their impressive collection of 17 titles. Game 4 is scheduled for Friday night in Dallas, where Boston will aim to close out the series and secure the championship. Fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for more updates on the NBA Finals and other sports news.
