- As it happened: Boston Celtics 106–99 Dallas Mavericks
- No team has ever recovered from 3-0 NBA finals deficit
- Dallas stage late rally but Boston hold on for win
Jayson Tatum scored 31, Jaylen Brown had 30 and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the NBA finals.
Brown finished with eight rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics extended a franchise record with a 10th consecutive playoff victory and moved to 7-0 on the road this postseason. They can win the series and break a tie with the Lakers for most NBA championships with a victory on Friday in Dallas.
Boston also improved to 10-1 in these playoffs without Kristaps Porzingis after the Latvian was ruled out hours before the game because of a leg injury sustained in Game 2.
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Author : Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-06-13 03:17:00
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