The Boston Celtics survived a 22-2 Dallas Mavericks run within the fourth quarter to win Sport 3 of the NBA Finals, 106-99, and take a commanding 3-0 collection lead.
Jaylen Brown hit a jumper with about one minute left within the recreation and the Celtics received a number of key defensive stops on Kyrie Irving to crush Dallas’ hopes of an impressive comeback to get again into the collection.
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots in opposition to Dallas Mavericks ahead Maxi Kleber (42) through the second half in Sport 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photograph/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 Sport Three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airways Middle on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Stacy Revere/Getty Pictures)
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Luka Doncic fouled out for the primary time within the playoffs in his profession. He was out for in regards to 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 through the second half in Sport 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photograph/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 Sport Three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airways Middle on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Tim Heitman/Getty Pictures)
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 resolution after struggling a uncommon foot harm in Sport 2. It was decided hours earlier than the sport he wasn’t going to offer it a go.
The Celtics are actually one win away from including one other NBA championship to the trophy case. They’ve 17 NBA championships.
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