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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 61 points to help put Boston just 1 victory from its 18th NBA championship.
Boston's star duo comes up big to help make up for Kristaps Porzingis' absence and put the Celtics 1 win from a title.
With Dallas mounting a huge comeback, Luka Doncic's 6th foul ends up being pivotal as Boston hangs on to grab a 3-0 lead.
Massive performances from Boston's star tandem lead the Celtics to a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV.
A defining figure in the NBA, Jerry West left a monumental legacy as a player, executive and stalwart in the game.
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