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2024 NBA Finals schedule (Game 3)
8:30am – Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks
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NBA: Celtics land biggest punches again to move closer to title
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, top left, looks on as Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, bottom, is fouled by Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, center, during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
DALLAS — Joe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball video he shows the Boston Celtics.
He doesn’t do it for entertainment purposes or to make players laugh. He does it for a simple reason. He wants the Celtics to have a fighters’ mentality.
“If you’ve ever been in a fight with someone and you think you’re about to beat ’em, you usually get sucker-punched,” said Mazzulla, the second-year Celtics coach. “The closer you are to beating them up, the closer you are to losing.” FULL STORY
Yessir Yessir Yessir pic.twitter.com/oJBTIsLPBF
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 13, 2024
NBA Finals: Luka Doncic fouls out and Mavericks fall into 3-0 hole
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on as referee John Conley (79) gives a review on a play against the Boston Celtics during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. Doncic fouled out in the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
DALLAS— Luka Doncic tried to set his feet just beyond the 3-point line as the Dallas Mavericks were making a furious comeback attempt.
The superstar in his first NBA Finals was defending Jaylen Brown when the Boston guard dribbled between his legs, ducked his shoulder and made contact that sent both players hard to the ground with 4:12 left in the game. The foul was called against Doncic, who sat on the floor in disbelief with both of his arms stretched up into the air.
It was Doncic’s sixth foul of the game, his fourth in the fourth quarter, and his night was done after coach Jason Kidd’s unsuccessful challenge of the call. The Mavericks also were pretty much done for the game — and maybe the series as well — after the Boston Celtics won 106-99 on Wednesday night to go up 3-0 in the series. FULL STORY
Celtics hold off Mavericks for commanding 3-0 NBA Finals lead
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, is hugged by guard Jaylen Brown after they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, Jaylen Brown had 30 and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Brown finished with eight rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics extended their franchise record with a 10th consecutive playoff victory and moved to 7-0 on the road this postseason. They can win the series and break a tie with the Lakers for most NBA championships with a victory Friday in Dallas.
Boston also improved to 10-1 in these playoffs without Kristaps Porzingis after the 7-foot-2 Latvian was ruled out about two hours before the game because of a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg sustained in Game 2. FULL STORY
"Stay in the moment."
ADVERTISEMENTJaylen Brown on being 1 win away from an NBA Championship 🏆#NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/b8v4PaYMyd
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
10 STRAIGHT WINS FOR THE CELTICS.
3-0 LEAD IN THE FINALS. https://t.co/RsPulrhIIa pic.twitter.com/2U16bps3b2
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
Derrick White knocks down the 3!
Boston leads by 6 in Game 3 with under 3 minutes to play on ABC! pic.twitter.com/V8FgirBEIs
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
Brown throws it DOWN 🔨😤 pic.twitter.com/4ICUUKSdr2
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 13, 2024
JAYLEN BROWN. MONSTER SLAM.
He finished the 3Q with 15 PTS!
Celtics looking to go up 3-0 headed to the 4th on ABC 👀 pic.twitter.com/qBuzzhPkpR
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
JT drills his 4th triple… he's up to 25 PTS 🔥#NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV
🏆 Game 3 on ABC 🏆 pic.twitter.com/CDmHBlUOOv— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
End of the first half ½ pic.twitter.com/q7S0jwDJ9w
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 13, 2024
Shot fake.
Pass fake.
Knock it down.Luka finished with 17 PTS in the 1H of Game 3! pic.twitter.com/PBnQr0wi31
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
Kyrie Irving is SIZZLING in the 1st half of Game 3 🔥
20 PTS and 4 3PM on ABC! pic.twitter.com/hDgNqBh5WP
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
NBA Finals: Celtics’ Porzingis out of Game 3 due to rare tendon injury
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 2 of the NBA Basketball Finals, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis did not play for the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night because of a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg suffered in the previous game.
The Celtics announced about two hours before tipoff that Porzingis was out for that game against the Dallas Mavericks, but coach Joe Mazzulla later left open the possibility of the center being ready for Game 4. FULL STORY
Every Mavs fan dreaming of a Championship…
Larry is back in Dallas for Game 3. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EMmtRSArxC
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
After 13 years, The Finals are back in Dallas 😤@chime // #OneForDallas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/G6O2r5oZx4
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) June 12, 2024
Derrick White blocked 87 shots in the regular season… the 2nd most of any guard in the NBA 🛑
White will look to continue his phenomenal defensive play as Boston seeks a 3-0 series lead in the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV tomorrow at 8:30pm/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/gx9kDMsVWM
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2024
Kyrie Irving channeling 2016 as Mavericks plot NBA Finals rally
Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP
DALLAS – Kyrie Irving is drawing from the experience of Cleveland’s 2016 NBA Finals comeback as he attempts to help dig the Dallas Mavericks out of an 0-2 hole against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
The Mavericks host their first game of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, desperate for victory after dropping the opening two road games of the best-of-seven series in Boston last week. FULL STORY
NBA Finals: Porzingis has rare leg injury, uncertain for Game 3
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis talks with reporters before basketball practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Dallas, in preparation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played a game in Dallas since the Mavericks traded him nearly 2 1/2 years ago, and now it is uncertain if he will play there in Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics.
Porzingis has a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg, which occurred in the third quarter of Boston’s 105-98 victory for a 2-0 series lead. The team said Tuesday that he was day-to-day, and Porzingis said he will do everything he can to play Wednesday night. FULL STORY
NBA Finals: Mavericks need more 3s to fall in rally bid vs Celtics
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots free throws during basketball practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Dallas, in preparation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s message is simple for the struggling 3-point shooters around him, and with Dallas trailing Boston 2-0 while coming home for the NBA Finals.
“Just one thing: Keep shooting,” the Mavericks superstar said. “We all believe in those shots. That’s how we came to the Finals. That’s how we played the whole season. We believe in those guys.”
Dallas faces several daunting numbers going into Game 3 on Wednesday night. FULL STORY
Celtics control NBA Finals despite Jayson Tatum’s shooting woes
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) questions a call during Game 2 of the NBA Basketball Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
DALLAS — There have been two versions of Jayson Tatum so far in these NBA Finals.
Version One is shooting a dismal 12 for 38 from the field, just 31.6%, the worst percentage by far of any starter in the series between his Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Version Two is second in the finals in total rebounds, leads the series in assists and, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, is currently favored to win the NBA Finals MVP award. FULL STORY
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