The Boston Celtics survived a 22-2 Dallas Mavericks run within the fourth quarter to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 106-99, and take a commanding 3-0 sequence lead.
Jaylen Brown hit a jumper with about one minute left within the sport and the Celtics received a couple of key defensive stops on Kyrie Irving to crush Dallas’ hopes of a powerful comeback to get again into the sequence.
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots in opposition to Dallas Mavericks ahead Maxi Kleber (42) in the course of the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Brown solely had six factors within the first half and completed the sport with 30 factors, eight rebounds and eight assists.
Jayson Tatum led Boston with 31 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists. He was 11-for-26 from the sector and 4-for-13 from past the arc.
The Mavericks have been down 21 early within the fourth quarter and climbed again to inside two factors. A P.J. Washington offensive foul on a display screen within the backcourt and a clutch Derrick White 3-pointer helped stymie the momentum Dallas had.
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after making a shot within the third quarter in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks in Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Luka Doncic fouled out for the primary time within the playoffs in his profession. He was out for concerning the final 4 minutes and completed with 27 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists.
Irving had an incredible effort within the loss. He scored 35 factors, grabbed three rebounds and dished out two assists. He was 13-of-28 and performed 45 minutes.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after a play in opposition to the Boston Celtics in the course of the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks makes an attempt a layup whereas being guarded by Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics within the fourth quarter in Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Dallas was 9-of-25 from the 3-point line in comparison with Boston’s 17-of-46.
Boston performed with out Kristaps Porzingis, who was a gametime choice after struggling a uncommon foot harm in Game 2. It was decided hours earlier than the sport he wasn’t going to present it a go.
The Celtics are actually one win away from including one other NBA championship to the trophy case. They have 17 NBA championships.
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Game 4 is ready for Friday evening in Dallas.
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