NBA Finals: Boston runs away to 3-0, Dallas with its back against the wall

NBA Finals: Boston one W away from title

Boston also won the third act of the NBA Finals. At the American Airlines Center, the Celtics won 106-99, taking a 3-0 lead and one win away from the 18th title in their history. Great show of strength by the green-and-whites, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who scored 31 and 30 points, respectively. Number 7, in addition, è was crucial in the fourth period, as he managed to get opponent superstar Luka Doncic out for fouls.

Despite the ejection, the Slovenian all-star did not fail to contribute to the Mavs, as he ended the night with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Good performance also from Kyrie Irving, who in the fourth period è was a big player in the 22-2 partial placed by Dallas to get back into the game. That's 35 points scored by the former Cleveland man.

For Boston this is its 10th consecutive playoff victory and seventh win out of seven on the road this post-season. The Celtics, now, will have the first match point to win the 18th title in its history on the night of Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, in Game 4 to be played again at the American Airlines Center. 

Dallas, for its part, è is expected to achieve a historic feat, as no franchise è has ever managed to come back from 0-3 down in the NBA Finals.