Celtics on Brink of NBA Title After Game 3 Win

Celtics in Control, Mavericks Face Elimination

Boston Takes 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics extended their commanding lead in the NBA Finals with a 106-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3, putting the Mavericks on the brink of elimination.

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics, scoring 32 points and hitting five 3-pointers. Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' All-Star point guard, recorded another triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, but it wasn't enough to keep Dallas in the game.

The Celtics now have a 3-0 series lead and are just one win away from their 18th NBA championship. Game 4 is scheduled for Friday night in Dallas, where the Mavericks will try to avoid a sweep and extend the series.