Boston Dominates In Dallas

NBA Finals: Celtics Win Game 3, Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Mavericks

Boston Dominates in Dallas

The Boston Celtics extended their lead in the NBA Finals on Monday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. With the win, the Celtics now hold a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 27 points, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 18 points and 10 assists.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who finished with a triple-double of 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, Doncic was not able to get enough help from his teammates, as Kristaps Porzingis was held to just 13 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 11 points.

The Celtics took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 33-23. Boston led by as many as 17 points in the second half, and the Mavericks were never able to close the gap.

The series now shifts to Boston for Game 4 on Wednesday night. The Celtics will be looking to close out the series and win their 18th NBA championship, while the Mavericks will be looking to avoid a sweep and extend the series to a fifth game.

Five Takeaways from the Game

1. The Celtics are playing with a lot of confidence and poise. They have been able to withstand the Mavericks' runs and have executed their game plan effectively. 2. Jayson Tatum is playing like an MVP. He has been the Celtics' best player in the series and is averaging 28.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. 3. The Celtics' defense has been outstanding. They have held the Mavericks to an average of 97.3 points per game in the series. 4. The Mavericks need to find a way to get more production from their role players. Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. have not been able to consistently produce in the series. 5. The Celtics are now in a great position to win the series. They have a 3-0 lead and are playing with a lot of confidence. The Mavericks will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to avoid a sweep.