Celtics Dominate Mavericks, Move to Brink of NBA Championship

Nail-Biting Game 3 Ends in Boston's Favor

Dallas Mavericks' Spirited Comeback Falls Short

**[City, State] - [Date]** - The Boston Celtics held off a spirited comeback attempt from the Dallas Mavericks to win Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals 106-98, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Mavericks started strong, leading by as many as 10 points in the first half, but the Celtics gradually clawed their way back into the game thanks to a dominant performance from Jayson Tatum, who finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Dallas refused to go down without a fight, rallying from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to cut the lead to just three points early in the fourth. However, the Celtics responded with a 9-0 run to regain control of the game and ultimately secure the victory. With the win, the Celtics move one step closer to their 18th NBA championship, while the Mavericks face an uphill battle to avoid a sweep in Game 4 on Monday night in Dallas.