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Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 3 developments

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least 1997. The reward? The Celtics stars are on the brink of joining the litany of big-name predecessors to put a banner above the parquet floor back home.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

    Headline from The Republic ·

  2. Celtics hold on, lead 3-0

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

  3. Newest

    Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

    Headline from The Republic ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Republic

    Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    BOSTON (AP) — As the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals, the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses. Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown – the Celtics’ most tenured and scrutinized stars on their roster – see it as a…

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BOSTON (AP) — As the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals, the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses. Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown – the Celtics’ most tenured and scrutinized stars on their roster – see it as a…

  3. CBS News

    Jaylen Brown had an important message for the Celtics after winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Celtics were rightfully amped after taking a 1-0 lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Thursday night, but Jaylen Brown made sure everyone knows that their work is far from over.

  4. The Columbian

    Celtics take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals with 105-98 win (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    BOSTON (AP) — Jrue Holiday provided scoring. Derrick White added a chase-down block. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown contributed, too — with their passing and defense.

  5. The Republic

    Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least 1997. The reward? The Celtics stars are on the brink of joining the litany of big-name predecessors to put a banner above the parquet floor back home.

  6. France 24

    Celtics on brink of NBA title after 106-99 win over Mavericks (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Celtics hold on, lead 3-0 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    DALLAS -- Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, Jaylen Brown had 30 and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

  8. Wilmington News Journal

    Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals - Wilmington News Journal (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least 1997.

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least 1997. The reward? The Celtics stars are on the brink of joining the litany of big-name predecessors to put a banner above the parquet floor back home.

  10. The Oregonian

    Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for another win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Boston held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship.

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