Boston took care of business in Game 3 Wednesday night in Dallas, using a big third quarter to hold off the Mavericks, 106-99, to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. It’s a deficit that no NBA team has ever rallied from in postseason history and championship No. 18 is in there for the taking Friday night when Game 4 tips off from American Airlines Center.
After a two-point spread in Game 3, Friday’s tilt is a virtual coin flip with each team currently -110 on the moneyline and the spread at just a single point.