The 2024 NBA Finals shift to Dallas in what is, historically, a must-win game for the Mavericks.
The Celtics protected the parquet, taking care of business at home to build a 2-0 series lead. Boston held Dallas to a playoff-low 89 points in Game 1, then overcame one of its worst 3-point shooting games of the season to edge out a victory in Game 2.
It has been a balanced effort on the Celtics end, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis have all scored double figures in each of the first two Finals games. The Mavericks have been more of a one-man show.
Luka Doncic is averaging 31.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists so far but he hasn’t had much help. Kyrie Irving is averaging just 14.0 points on 35.1 percent shooting from the field and Dallas’ role players will need to be significantly better at home than they were on the road.
Will the Mavericks defend home court or will the Celtics put Dallas in a historically insurmountable 3-0 series hole? The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action in Game 3.
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Celtics vs. Mavericks score
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Celtics vs. Mavericks live updates, highlights from Game 3 in 2024 NBA Finals
This section will be updated closer to 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off.
Celtics vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Wednesday, June 12
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Mavericks will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks
- TV channel: ABC (U.S.) | TSN 1/3/4/5 (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Mavericks will air on ABC in the United States and TSN in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering various channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams on channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Celtics vs. Mavericks odds for Game 3
Here are the latest Mavericks-Celtics odds for Game 3, courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
The Mavericks are favored by 2.5 and are -140 against the moneyline. A -140 moneyline means a $140 bet would pay out $100.
| Celtics lead 2-0 | Celtics | Mavericks |
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -140 |
| O/U total | O 212.5 (-115) | U 212.5 (-105) |
Check out BetMGM to see the latest NBA Finals odds including updated odds to win the series,
NBA Finals schedule 2024
Games 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will shift to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Bostons leads series 2-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 6 | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89 | — | — |
| June 9 | Celtics 105, Mavericks 98 | — | — |
| June 12 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 14 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 17 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 20 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary