Celtics Take Control of NBA Finals with Game 3 Victory

Tatum, Brown Lead Celtics to 107-89 Triumph

Boston Holds 2-0 Series Lead Over Dallas

**June 6, 2024** – Jayson Tatum exploded for 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 34 points and 4 assists, as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Despite trailing by one point at halftime, the Celtics asserted their dominance in the third quarter. A sensational 2-minute span saw them convert a series of key plays, including a Tatum three-pointer, Brown dunk, and Marcus Smart steal and layup. This surge propelled Boston to a 10-point lead that Dallas could not overcome.