NBA Finals 2024: Celtics Take Game 3, Put Mavs On Brink of Elimination

Boston's Depth Proves Too Much, Dallas Struggles

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals with a hard-fought 119-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Close First Half, Boston Pulls Away

Despite trailing at halftime, the Celtics came out strong in the second half and never looked back. Their balanced scoring attack was too much for the Mavericks, with six players scoring in double figures. Jason Tatum led the way with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points.

Mavs' Luka-Kyrie Duo Struggles

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas' high-profile duo, struggled to make an impact. Doncic finished with just 20 points on 7-of-23 shooting, while Irving scored 19 points but also had 7 turnovers.

Dallas Now on Brink of Elimination

The loss puts the Mavericks on the brink of elimination, as no team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the NBA Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday night in Boston, and the Mavericks will need to find a way to generate more offense and slow down the Celtics' potent attack if they want to keep their championship hopes alive.