Celtics on Verge of NBA Title After Game 3 Win

Boston Takes 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Celtics Hold Off Mavericks' Comeback Attempt

The Boston Celtics are one win away from the 2024 NBA title after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-98 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics took a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Mavericks made a spirited comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics held on for the victory. Derrick White added 15 points for the Celtics, who shot 16-of-41 from three-point range.

The Celtics can clinch the NBA championship with a win in Game 4 on Friday night in Dallas. The Mavericks will need to win the next four games to force a Game 7.