Boston Celtics Take Commanding 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Celtics Dominate Mavericks in Second Consecutive Game

Game Summary from June 6, 2024 on ESPN

The Boston Celtics extended their lead in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 3 at the American Airlines Center. With the victory, the Celtics now hold a commanding 3-0 advantage in the series.

Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston, scoring 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 22 points, while Marcus Smart contributed 17 points and nine assists. For the Mavericks, Luka Dončić recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.

The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 25 points in the second half. The Mavericks were unable to find an answer for Boston's defense, which held them to just 39% shooting from the field.

Game 4 of the series is set for Thursday night in Dallas. The Celtics will have a chance to clinch the NBA championship with a victory.