Boston Celtics Take Commanding 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Jayson Tatum Leads the Way with 32 Points

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and made five 3-pointers to lead the Boston Celtics to a 106-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Dallas on Thursday night. The Celtics now have a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and are on the verge of a championship-clinching sweep.

Other Key Contributors for the Celtics

Jaylen Brown added 25 points for the Celtics, while Marcus Smart and Al Horford each scored 14 points. Horford also grabbed 11 rebounds, while Smart dished out eight assists.

Mavericks Keep it Close, But Celtics Pull Away Late

The Mavericks kept it close for most of the game, but the Celtics pulled away late in the fourth quarter. Dallas was led by Luka Doncic, who scored 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out eight assists. Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 points off the bench, while Jalen Brunson scored 18 points.

Series Shifts to Boston for Game 4

The series now shifts to Boston for Game 4 on Friday night. The Celtics will be looking to close out the series and win their 18th NBA championship, while the Mavericks will be looking to keep their season alive and force a Game 5 back in Dallas.