Boston Celtics beat Dallas: One step away from NBA championship
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in the third game of the NBA Finals on the road, taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
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NBA Finals series game three saw Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics face off.
The Boston Celtics won the away game 106-99, bringing the series to 3-0. The Boston Celtics will reach the championship if they win one more game.
If the Boston Celtics eliminate the Dallas Mavericks, they will secure their first championship since 2008.
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In the history of the NBA Finals, no team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit. Jayson Tatum was the top scorer for the Boston Celtics with 31 points. Tatum also finished the game with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown finished the contest with 30 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds for the Celtics.
For the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving produced 35 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Luka Doncic recorded 27 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds.