Boston Backcourt Shines as Celtics Pull Away From Warriors in 4th Quarter (116-100)
Another double-digit scoreline in the NBA Finals? All three games have been decided by double figures, and Game 3 belonged to Boston in the 4th quarter. The Celtics — after surrendering a 12-point halftime lead in the 3rd — bounced back to hold Golden State to just 11 points in the 4th. The Celtics trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart all had 20-5-5 nights in a historic outing. Brown (27) did most of his damage in the first half with 22 before the break. Steph Curry (31) and Klay Thompson (25) were firing from 3-point land, but Draymond Green (2 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists) was non-existent before fouling out. Game 3 belonged to Boston, and the series leans in favor of the Celtics. BOS Leads (2-1)
Fun Fact: Teams who take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals go on to win 82% of the time.
Boston Backcourt Trio
J. Brown: 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
J. Tatum: 26 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists
M. Smart: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Watch: Celtics Pace Warriors in Game 3 (116-100)
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