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Celtics send Mavs into desperation, going 3-0 in Finals
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Boston is one win away from sweeping Dallas 4-0 in the Final series after 106-99 victory on Wednesday

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of sweeping the NBA Finals, leading the series 3-0 against the Dallas Mavericks after a hard-fought 106-99 victory in Game 3. Despite their commanding position, the Celtics remain cautious, recognizing the potential threat posed by the Mavericks, especially given their strong fourth-quarter performance in Game 3.

Jayson Tatum led Boston with 31 points, rebounding from a less impressive showing in the first two games of the series. Jaylen Brown contributed 30 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Derrick White added 16 points. The Celtics managed this win despite missing big man Kristaps Porzingis, who was sidelined with a lower leg injury sustained in Game 2.

On the Mavericks’ side, Kyrie Irving delivered a standout performance with a game-high 35 points, attempting to compensate for his earlier struggles in the series. Luka Doncic added 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists. However, Doncic’s foul trouble proved costly, as he fouled out with 4:12 remaining, significantly hindering Dallas’ comeback efforts. The Mavericks’ challenge to the foul call on Doncic was unsuccessful, leaving them without their star player for the critical final minutes.

The Celtics aim to secure their 18th NBA title with a win in Game 4, scheduled for Friday in Dallas. Historically, teams with a 3-0 lead in NBA series have a perfect 156-0 record, making Boston’s position even more advantageous. However, the Celtics are aware that overconfidence could be detrimental and are focused on maintaining their performance to close out the series.