2024 NBA Finals: Celtics on Brink of Title After Game 4 Victory

Mavericks Keep Series Alive with Game 3 Win

Middletons Explodes for 40 Points in Bucks' Game 4 Triumph

In a thrilling game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals with a 106-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics are now just one win away from their 18th NBA championship.

Despite the Mavericks' valiant effort in Game 3, the Celtics controlled the tempo from the start, building an early lead that they held onto throughout the game. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 27 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 22 points and Marcus Smart with 18 points.

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 27 points, but the Slovenian superstar struggled with his shot, hitting just 9 of 24 attempts from the field. Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points for the Mavericks.

With the win, the Celtics are now one win away from their first NBA championship since 2008. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to win the next two games if they want to keep their title hopes alive.

Game 4 of the series will be played in Boston on Tuesday night.