Celtics hang on to defeat Mavericks in Dallas, claiming 3-0 stranglehold of NBA Finals
Boston frittered away almost all of what was a 21-point lead before winning 106-99 to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from what would be their record-setting 18th championship.
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![Celtics guard Jaylen Brown attempts a jumper during the team's 106-99 victory over the Mavericks in Dallas on Wednesday. Boston's win gives the team a 3-0 series lead in the NBA Finals. Basketball player shoots a ball while an opponent tries to block.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7233512.1718249624!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/nba-finals-basketball.jpg)
Boston frittered away almost all of what was a 21-point lead before winning 106-99 to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from what would be their record-setting 18th championship.