5 takeaways as Celtics hold off Mavericks in Game 3
Boston's star duo comes up big to help make up for Kristaps Porzingis.
The Boston Celtics are now just one win away from completing one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.
The Celtics took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Mavericks with a 106-99 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Dallas on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Celtics led by 17 points at halftime, but the Mavericks cut the lead to just five points with less than five minutes remaining in the game.
However, Tatum and Brown hit big shots down the stretch to help Boston secure the win.
Kristaps Porzingis led the Mavericks with 25 points, but he was just 9-of-23 from the field.
The Celtics can clinch the NBA title with a win in Game 4 on Friday night in Dallas.
Conclusion:
The Celtics are now just one win away from completing one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history. They have been the best team in the league all year long, and they have shown no signs of slowing down in the playoffs.
The Mavericks have been a tough opponent, but the Celtics have simply been too much for them. Boston has won the first three games of the series by an average of 14 points.
The Celtics are now just one win away from their 18th NBA championship. If they can win Game 4 on Friday night, they will become the first team to sweep the NBA Finals since the 2007 San Antonio Spurs.
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