NBA Finals: Celtics Win Game 3, Take 3-0 Lead Over Mavericks
Boston Holds Off Dallas Comeback in Thrilling Contest
Boston Celtics 106, Dallas Mavericks 98
The Boston Celtics extended their NBA Finals lead to 3-0 on Wednesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-98 in a thrilling Game 3 at TD Garden. Despite a spirited comeback attempt from the Mavericks, the Celtics held on to secure the victory.
Luka Dončić led the scoring for Dallas with 29 points, followed by Kyrie Irving with 12. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum contributed 13 points.
The Mavericks fought back from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter, but the Celtics managed to regain control of the game in the fourth. Boston's defense played a crucial role in the victory, as they limited the Mavericks to just 39.7% shooting from the field.
Game 4 of the NBA Finals will be played on Friday night in Boston. The Celtics will look to close out the series at home, while the Mavericks will need to find a way to turn things around on the road.
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