In a pivotal Game 3 showdown, the Boston Celtics found their shooting stroke from beyond the arc, draining 20 3-pointers en route to a commanding 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks. Led by Jayson Tatum's all-around performance of 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, alongside a breakout game from Payton Pritchard with 23 points, the Celtics made a statement to tie the series at 1-2. Boston's sharpshooting display was a stark contrast to their struggles in the previous two games, where they squandered large leads. With the series heating up, the Celtics look to carry this momentum forward into Game 4.
The Celtics capitalized on open looks and showcased their shooting prowess, hitting an impressive 50% from deep in Game 3 after their cold shooting start to the series. Jaylen Brown added 19 points and Derrick White contributed 17 points as Boston controlled the game from start to finish. Despite a strong effort from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the Knicks, the Celtics' dominant performance highlighted their depth and resilience. As the series unfolds, both teams will look to make adjustments for the upcoming games, with the Celtics aiming to even the series in Game 4 before heading back to Boston for a pivotal Game 5 clash.