Boston Celtics Take Commanding 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals
Brown's 22 Points, Porzingis' Bench Impact Fuel Celtics' Victory
Boston, MA - The Boston Celtics moved one step closer to their 18th NBA championship on Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-98 in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics now hold a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics' Scoring
Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston with 22 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range. Jayson Tatum added 19 points, while Al Horford contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Porzingis Makes Impact for Mavericks
Despite the loss, Kristaps Porzingis provided a spark for the Mavericks off the bench. The Latvian forward scored 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes of action.
Celtics Weather Mavericks' Comeback
The Mavericks made a run in the fourth quarter, cutting the Celtics' lead to just six points with under five minutes remaining. However, Boston held strong, with Tatum and Brown hitting key shots down the stretch to seal the victory.
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