The Celtics emphatically protected their home court against the Mavericks in Games 1 and 2, and they now have a 2-0 series lead as the 2024 NBA Finals head to Dallas for Game 3.
Jrue Holiday was the hero for Boston in Game 2, scoring a team-high 26 points on an 11-of-14 shooting effort that featured just one miss inside the arc. While not yet finding his scoring touch, Jayson Tatum dominated the game in other areas. The All-NBA forward played lockdown defense and filled the box score with 18 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds.
The Mavericks came out of the gates strong behind another inspired showing from Luka Doncic, who scored 23 points in the first half. He finished the game with 32 points, 11 boards and 11 assists, but Dallas got another pedestrian effort from Kyrie Irving (16 points on 7-of-18 shooting).
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They say a series doesn't really start until the road team wins a game. Will Boston make that happen in Game 3? Or will Dallas keep its title hopes alive?
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including the tipoff time for Game 3 between the Celtics and Mavericks.
What time is the NBA Finals tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, June 12
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
What channel is Celtics vs. Mavericks on tonight?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals will air nationally on ABC. Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke (color analyst) and JJ Redick (color analyst) will have the call, with Lisa Salters serving as the sideline reporter. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
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Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 3 radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 86 and 212
Listen to Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 3 and every game of the 2024 NBA Finals live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 86 and 212.
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NBA Finals schedule 2024
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Boston leads 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