The Boston Celtics are currently leading the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 3-0. The Celtics have a rich history in the NBA Finals, having been to the championship series a total of 23 times and winning an impressive 17 titles.
In Game 3 of this year's finals, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored an impressive combined total of 61 points. The Celtics have also won their last ten playoff games overall and seven games on the road, demonstrating their dominance in the postseason.
The Celtics faced a challenge in Game 3 as they were without center Kristaps Porzingis due to injury. However, they managed to hold off the Mavericks' comeback efforts and secured a crucial victory with a score of 106-99.
In the first quarter, the Mavericks went on a 13-point surge without Porzingis on the court. However, Celtics forward Al Horford stepped up to keep Luka Doncic in check and grabbed some crucial rebounds. In the second quarter, Kyrie Irving scored 11 of the Mavericks' 20 points as they went through a scoring drought.
The Celtics closed out the third quarter with a strong 14-5 run, punctuated by Jaylen Brown's thunderous one-handed slam. In the fourth quarter, despite struggling to score points themselves, they managed to hold off the Mavericks until Luka Doncic fouled out and secured a crucial victory.
The Celtics will have an opportunity to complete the sweep in Game 4 and potentially break the record for most championships in NBA history. The team's dominance this postseason, coupled with their rich history in the NBA Finals, makes them a formidable force to be reckoned with.