2024 NBA Playoffs Day 22 Recap: Boston, Dallas take decisive Game 3

Originally posted on BasketballNews.com
By Anthony Valmoria | Last updated 5/12/24

Day 22 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Saturday night had the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks taking the decisive Game 3 to now lead their respective series 2-1.

The Celtics bounced back from a tough loss at home to a big win on the road. The Mavericks have now won two straight games after losing Game 1 in OKC.

The Celtics try to extend their series lead in Game 4 still on the road while the Mavericks aim to assume control of their series in Game 4 at home.

Check out our recap here:

FINAL SCORE THREAD #NBAPlayoffs - Round 2 | Game 3

DAL 105 — 101 OKC | Mavericks lead series 2-1

P. Washington 27 PTS | 11-23 FG | 5-12 3PT | 6 REB | 2 AST
L. Doncic 22 PTS | 7-17 FG | 15 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL
K. Irving 22 PTS | 10-17 FG | 7 AST | 5 REB | 2 STOCKS… pic.twitter.com/cpbQifpILO
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) May 12, 2024

#NBAPlayoffs - Round 2 | Game 3

BOS 106 — 93 CLE | Celtics lead series 2-1

J. Tatum 33 PTS | 11-25 FG | 9-9 FT | 13 REB | 6 AST
J. Brown 28 PTS | 13-17 FG | 9 REB#ALLINCELTICS #DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/8HXdEyjmIS
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) May 12, 2024