The Boston Celtics secured their record-breaking 18th NBA title by defeating the Dallas Mavericks with a 106-99 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics now lead the series 3-0, placing them on the brink of clinching the championship. This win moves them past the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in NBA history.
In Game 3, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a stellar performance, scoring 31 points. Jaylen Brown also contributed significantly, adding 30 points, including a critical third quarter where he scored 15 points. The Celtics built a commanding lead, but the Mavericks mounted a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, reducing a 21-point deficit to just one point. However, Tatum and Brown's efforts, along with crucial plays from Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, helped the Celtics maintain their lead.
The Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, fought valiantly but couldn't overcome the Celtics' dominance. Doncic fouled out with just over four minutes left in the game, which hampered Dallas' ability to complete their comeback. Despite their efforts, including a late surge that saw them close the gap to two points, the Mavericks fell short as Boston's defense and clutch free throws sealed the victory with this win, the Celtics are poised to complete a series sweep in Game 4, which will be held in Dallas. The team remains unbeaten on the road in this postseason, showcasing their resilience and strength as they aim to close out the series and secure their place in NBA history.
The Boston Celtics' championship win marked their first in 16 years, moving them one title ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers, who have 17 championships. Jaylen Brown, who was named MVP, highlighted the collective effort of the team and shared the honor with Jayson Tatum. Brown stated, "It was a full team effort. I share this with my brothers and my partner in crime Jayson Tatum - he was with me the whole way, so we share this together.
Dallas' Kyrie Irving, who left the Celtics in 2019, had a tough game as he was heckled by the crowd and scored only 15 points. The Celtics started strong, leading 67-46 at halftime, with Irving and Luka Doncic limited to just 14 points combined in the first quarter. Although Dallas made a slight comeback in the latter stages of the third quarter, they could not overcome the Celtics' dominance, who maintained a 19-point lead going into the final quarter.
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