The Boston Celtics are one win away from sweeping the Dallas Mavericks and claiming their 18th title following a 106-99 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists while Jayson Tatum added 31 points, six rebounds and five assists. Derrick White also contributed with 16 points.
Kyrie Irving had a standout performance with 35 points while Luka Doncic put up 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists for Dallas before fouling out with 4:12 remaining. PJ Washington scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter as Dallas made a late 22-2 run, but the Celtics were able to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Here’s how social media reacted to the Celtics’ Game 3 away win.
Highlights: Celtics take a 3-0 series lead after beating the Mavs 106-99
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— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) June 13, 2024
Celtics one win away from first title in 16 years, second in 38 years.
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) June 13, 2024
The Boston Celtics path to winning the NBA finals:
• Miami – No Butler or Rozier
• Cleveland – No Mitchell or Allen
• Indiana – No Haliburton or Mathurin
• Dallas – Luka playing hurt— Hoops (@HoopMixOnly) June 13, 2024
The Celtics are up 3-0 and I blame the Heat and their front office
— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) June 13, 2024
Celtics fans are currently experiencing what Red Sox fans experienced in 2018 only it’s somehow been even easier.
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) June 13, 2024
Jaylen brown signed the largest contract in nba history and gone follow it up with a chip and a FMVP whew
— Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) June 13, 2024
death, taxes, and jaylen brown bailing out jayson tatum
— Coopz (@Coopz___) May 22, 2024
Jaylen Brown was has been a MF DAWG in the Second Half. Luka has been cost his team in EVERY way.
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) June 13, 2024
Time to gas up the duckboats ☘️☘️☘️☘️
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) June 13, 2024
Did the bucks give them the championship?
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 13, 2024
