Boston Celtics Win Game 3 of NBA Finals
Celtics Take commanding 3-0 lead over Dallas Mavericks
Detailed Box Score from June 9, 2024 Game on ESPN
The Boston Celtics held firm against a late surge from the Dallas Mavericks to claim a 106-98 victory in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals on ESPN. The win gives Boston a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Here's a breakdown of the box score from the exciting matchup:
Boston Celtics
- Jaylen Brown: 21 points, 3 steals
- Derrick White: 18 points, 3 steals
- Payton Pritchard: 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound
- Jayson Tatum: 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
- Robert Williams III: 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
Dallas Mavericks
- Luka Doncic: 30 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists
- Spencer Dinwiddie: 17 points, 5 assists
- Tim Hardaway Jr.: 15 points, 3 rebounds
- Dwight Powell: 10 points, 6 rebounds
- Maxi Kleber: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
The Celtics put together a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 36-22. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 14 points in the period, fueling Boston's surge.
Despite trailing by 20 points late in the third quarter, the Mavericks fought back in the fourth behind the efforts of Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie. However, the Celtics managed to hold them off and secure the victory.
With the win, the Celtics move within two wins of their 18th NBA championship. They will look to close out the series in Game 4 on Monday, June 11, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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