JUNE 13 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
BOSTON CELTICS 15-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
15-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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On and off the court, the Celtics' indispensable Jrue Holiday is guided by his faith - The Boston Globe Holiday's spirituality has taught him to treat others better than himself, to care for those who need care, and to impact people with genero...
Perspective | The quirky Celtics have graduated from eccentricity to dominance Boston is a complete team overdue for a parade. Dallas is a team that got hot. It’s not a fair fight.
JUNE 13 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Jaylen Brown Overtakes Jayson Tatum As NBA Finals MVP Favorite Jaylen Brown came through in the clutch in Game 3, and it helped boost him past Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum as the NBA Finals MVP favorite...
JUNE 13 • NESN.COM
Jrue Holiday - Limited to nine points Holiday amassed nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 win over Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Impact Holiday was coming off an impressive 26-point performance in the Game 2 victory, but he couldn't reach double-digit figures in this one -- something that hadn't happened since a 118-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals back in May 9. The veteran floor general has shown his experience throughout the series against Dallas, however, and he remains valuable even when he's not scoring at a high rate. Perhaps even more impressive is that he's yet to commit a turnover in the series while handing out 13 assists.
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Al Horford - Active on both ends in Game 3 Horford registered eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 win over the Mavericks in Game 3...
Impact Horford plays a secondary role in the Celtics' offensive scheme, though that's not surprising given he shares the court on a regular basis with established superstars such as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. However, the veteran big man does all the little things contending teams need to win games on a steady basis, and he regularly finds a way to contribute. Though he's not much of a reliable fantasy option at this point of his career, Horford is averaging 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in the current NBA Finals.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
2024 NBA Finals Schedule: How to watch Mavs vs. Celtics, TV, streaming, free
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Sam Hauser - Drains three 3's in Game 3 win Hauser ended Wednesday's 106-99 victory over the Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals with nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes.
Impact Hauser led the Celtics with a plus-16 plus-minus ratio during the Game 3 win. In addition to hitting three of four triples, Hauser also delivered excellent defense. The reserve forward stopped Mavericks star Luka Doncic on a few drives. Hauser's 14 minutes of run led Boston's bench. The three-point sniper has now hit 1.2 triples per game throughout the playoffs. The Celtics now look to close out the Finals Friday in Boston.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick White - Starts slow in Game 3 win White amassed 16 points (4-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 victory over the Mavericks in Game 3 of the N...
Impact White was ice cold in the first half, but hit some clutch second-half three-pointers to help Boston take a 3-0 Finals lead. And his two blocks highlighted a Celtics' defensive effort that once again held Dallas under 100 points. The veteran guard was one of four Boston starters to see over 40 minutes of run. White and his teammates will try to close out the Finals on Friday in Dallas.
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Jaylen Brown - Scores 30 in Game 3 win Brown finished Wednesday's 106-99 victory over Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals with 30 points (12-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block over 41 mi...
Impact Brown continued his dominance on both sides of the court during Boston's Game 3 win. The star forward was quiet during the first half and posted only six points. But he exploded for another 24 in the second half, helping Boston stake a 3-0 Finals lead. He was also Boston's most efficient scorer, while finishing two boards and two dimes short of a triple-double. And his defensive effort helped Boston keep Dallas under 100 points for the third game in a row. Defense wins championships. Brown and his fellow Celtics now look to sweep the Finals Friday night in Dallas.
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Xavier Tillman Sr. - Plays 11 minutes in Game 3 win Tillman closed with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two blocks in 11 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 win over Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Impact It was Tillman, not Luke Kornet, who picked up the slack at center with Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) out. Coach Joe Mazzulla clearly preferred Tillman switching on Mavericks star Luka Doncic on pick-and-rolls and the move paid off. Tillman got multiple stops when forced to guard Doncic. Tillman also hit a clutch corner three during a key second-half Boston scoring run. His four boards and two blocks were just what the Celtics needed while resting 38-year-old Al Horford. Tilman and his teammates will look to finish the Finals Friday in Dallas.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics show Kristaps Porzingis is a luxury in Game 3 win over Mavericks The Celtics improved to 11-1 this postseason without Kristaps Porzingis after their Game 3 win.
JUNE 13 • MASSLIVE.COM
Jayson Tatum - Explodes for 31 points in Game 3 Tatum ended with 31 points (11-26 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 victory over the Mavericks in Game 3 of...
Impact After relatively poor scoring in Games 1 and 2, Tatum paced the C's with 31 points on what was still a poor shooting night for the All-NBA forward. The absence of Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), forced Tatum and Jaylen Brown (30 points) to shoulder more of the scoring load. Tatum was up for the challenge. He is still shooting a poor 35.9 from the field during the Finals, but a 3-0 lead is probably more important to the seven-year veteran. Tatum and the Celtics will look to finish the Finals Friday in Dallas.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Mavs simply aren't good enough as Celtics championship becomes inevitable | Matt Vautour The Celtics have dismantled the Mavericks and a just a game from a title.
JUNE 13 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics' buy-in to Joe Mazzulla's unorthodox style should be applauded The Celtics have never wavered in their belief that their sacrifice will pay off, and now, they're one win away from a championship.
JUNE 13 • MASSLIVE.COM
'We can't relax:' The Celtics nearly let Game 3 slip away, and they don't intend to make that mistake again - The Boston Globe Even though NBA teams are 156-0 all-time after taking 3-0 series leads, the Celtics have recently felt what it takes to make the impossible...
JUNE 13 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Who's slowing Luka Dončić down: the Celtics or himself?
With the threat of 3-0 series deficit looming, Luka Dončić couldn't will the Dallas Mavericks to a win at home. Now what?JUNE 13
Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 4 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - June 14
Preview the June 14 matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.JUNE 13 • DATA SKRIVE
Celtics are one game away from clinching. Who should win Finals MVP?
The Celtics are just one win away from a record-breaking 18th NBA title after a 106-99 victory over Dallas on Wednesday in the NBA Finals.JUNE 13
Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch NBA Finals against Dallas
The Boston Celtics look to clinch the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks in game fourJUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finals MVP Ladder: Consistent Jaylen Brown takes top spot after Game 3 | NBA.com Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both come up big in Game 3, leading Boston to a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV.
JUNE 13 • NBA.COM
Doncic fouls out and Mavericks fall into a 3-0 hole after losing to Celtics again in NBA Finals
Luka Doncic fouled at when the Dallas Mavericks were making a furious comeback attempt in Game 3 of the NBA FinalsJUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
