Celtics Take Commanding 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Mavericks Struggling to Keep Up

Game 3 Highlights: Celtics Dominate in Dallas

The Boston Celtics tightened their grip on the NBA Finals with a commanding 106-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 on Friday night.

The Celtics, who now hold a 3-0 series lead, were led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players scoring in double figures. Jayson Tatum led the way with 23 points, while Jaylen Brown added 20 points and Al Horford chipped in with 18 points.

The Mavericks, who were without injured star Kristaps Porzingis, struggled to keep pace with the Celtics throughout the game. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas with 34 points, but he received little help from his teammates.

The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, going on a dominant 2-minute span that saw them build a 10-point lead. The Mavericks never recovered, as the Celtics closed out the game with a strong defensive effort.