In the third game of the NBA Finals, the Celtics defeat the Mavericks’ valiant comeback effort.

In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. In a losing effort, Kyrie Irving scored 35 points for the Mavericks, while Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points.

The Mavericks got off to a quick start, leading by 13 points in the first quarter thanks to strong plays from Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. But the Celtics rallied, and Dallas managed to hold onto a slender 51-50 lead at the half’s finish.

The Celtics dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 35-19 to take a 10-point advantage. Dallas put up a spirited rally in the fourth quarter, bringing the score down to just three points, but in the end, they were unable to overcome Doncic’s absence due to a late-game foul.

The Celtics held on for the 106-99 triumph, forcing Dallas to the verge of elimination despite the Mavericks’ heroic attempt. With a 0-3 series disadvantage, which no club in NBA Finals history has ever recovered, the Mavericks are currently facing a formidable opponent.