NBA Finals 2022: Celtics trio hold off Warriors for Game 3 win, take 2-1 series lead

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The Boston Celtics survived a furious comeback from the Golden State Warriors to capture Game 3 116-100 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals.

The Celtics led by as many as 18 points before briefly relinquishing the lead to the Warriors in the third quarter. In one series, Stephen Curry would hit a three-pointer and get fouled. Al Horford was called for a foul and a flagrant which gave Golden State the ball back.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) battles for a rebound against Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston.  (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

On the next play, Otto Porter Jr. would hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to just two points. The sequence helped the Warriors get back in the game. But Boston’s ability to get and capitalize on offensive rebounds proved to be the difference-maker in the game.

The Warriors outscored the Celtics 33-25 in the third quarter but Boston still ended the quarter with a 93-89 lead. It was enough to keep their momentum going and put Golden State away.

Jaylen Brown started off hot and was huge in Boston’s win. He finished with 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Jayson Tatum had 26 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Even with five turnovers, Marcus Smart had 24 points and seven rebounds.

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston.  (AP Photo/Steven