NBA Finals: Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks in Game 1

Mavericks Face Uphill Battle After Game 3 Halftime Deficit

5 Key Takeaways from Boston's Dominant Victory

In a thrilling Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics secured a convincing victory over the Dallas Mavericks, putting the Mavericks in a precarious position as the series shifts to Boston.

Despite a competitive first half, the Mavericks' shortcomings were exposed as the Celtics' depth and experience proved too much to handle. The Mavericks' star duo of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving struggled to find their rhythm, while the Celtics dominated the boards and the paint.

Kristaps Porziņģis made a strong return for the Mavericks, but his efforts were overshadowed by a dominant performance from Jaylen Brown, who led the Celtics with 30 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Brown's playoff career-high six 3-pointers proved pivotal in Boston's victory.

The Mavericks will need to make significant adjustments to avoid a 3-0 deficit when the series resumes in Boston. The Celtics, on the other hand, will look to seize the opportunity to take a commanding lead in the Finals.