Celtics Dominate Game 3, Eye Championship

Mavs Face Elimination on Friday

Celtics' Focused Defense on Luka Pays Off

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks with a 106-99 win in Game 3 on Wednesday night. The Celtics are now just one win away from their 18th NBA championship.

The Celtics' victory was fueled by a strong defensive performance, especially against Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić. Boston held Dončić to just 26 points on 10-of-24 shooting.

The Celtics also got a strong performance from Jayson Tatum, who led the team with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 21 points, and Marcus Smart chipped in with 14 points and 9 assists.

The Celtics are now in control of the series, and they will look to close it out on Friday night in Game 4. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to avoid elimination.

In the fourth quarter, the Celtics pulled away for good with a 10-0 run. The Mavericks had no answer for Boston's defense, and they were unable to cut the deficit to less than five points.

The Celtics' victory was a total team effort. Everyone on the roster contributed, and they played with great intensity and focus. The Mavericks will need to find a way to match that intensity if they want to win Game 4.

The Celtics are now one win away from their 18th NBA championship. They will have a chance to clinch the title on Friday night in Game 4.