The Boston Celtics are one win from capturing the 2024 NBA title — and they earned it.
Boston built its fourth-quarter lead to 21 points before a frantic rally by the Dallas Mavericks turned Wednesday’s Game 3 into a roller coaster. However, the Celtics withstood every late charge by the Mavericks, who lost superstar guard Luka Doncic in the final minutes after he fouled out on a controversial blocking call, and took a 3-0 lead in the Finals behind a 106-99 victory in Dallas.
The Celtics also won despite big man Kristaps Porzingis being sidelined with a leg injury. His status remains day-to-day, but ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported there is “real doubt” over Porzingis’ status moving forward.
How did Boston overcome its star’s injury and hold off Dallas’ late rally? Are these Finals headed for a Celtics sweep? Our NBA Insiders are breaking down the wild finish…
