(247NEWSSOURCE- The Celtics held off a late Mavericks rally to take Game Three and move one win away from an NBA title.
Boston defeated Dallas 106-99 in NBA Finals action at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The Mavs led by as many as 13 early before the Celtics fought back and eventually jumped out to a 21-point lead of their own.
Jayson Tatum finished with 31 points, six rebounds and five assists as the Celtics took a 3-0 series lead.
Tatum on the team’s mindset after going up 3-0 in the series.
Jaylen Brown chipped in 30 points, eight boards and eight assists.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on how the team was able to fend off a surge from Dallas late.
The Celtics have won 10 straight games dating back to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Kyrie Irving paced the Mavs with 35 points in the losing effort.
Irving talked about the team’s late comeback attempt and mindset for Game Four.
The Mavs will host the Celtics in Game Four on Friday.
Comments