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When the Warriors beat the Celtics in the 2022 Finals, Boston shot a higher percentage on three-pointers. But it learned a valuable lesson about three-point volume.
Three turning points from Game 3 of the NBA Finals
For the second game in a row, the Boston Celtics held off a frantic Dallas Mavericks comeback in the fourth quarter and held on to win Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Jaylen Brown, referees thwart Mavericks' comeback as Celtics take 3-0 series lead
The Mavericks roared back from a huge deficit in the fourth quarter, but Jaylen Brown hit big shots and drew big fouls to preserve the Game 3 win for the Celtics.
Watch: Luka Doncic fouls out amid Mavericks' failed comeback attempt vs. Celtics
It's a strong answer to anyone who believes the NBA wouldn't let a superstar foul out late in a big game.
Watch: Scorching third-quarter shooting gives Celtics commanding lead in Game 3
The Celtics made their first eight shots of the third quarter and outscored the Mavericks 35-19 in the period. When the dust settled, the Celtics led 85-70.
Watch: Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving are finding their shots in Game 3
Former teammates Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving were both struggling with their shots in the NBA Finals ... until the first half of Game 3 Wednesday night.
Watch: Mavericks get sloppy to end first quarter
The Mavericks have been an elite defense since the trade deadline. Unless they're distracted by trying to get foul calls.
Watch: The Mavericks are dominating the paint early in Game 3
The Boston Celtics were missing their starting center. The Dallas Mavericks took advantage early in Game 3.
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis out for Game 3
If the Celtics want to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday, they’ll have to do it without their 7-foot-2 unicorn.
Lakers get cheap on a coaching candidate again
The Lakers were reportedly preparing a "massive" offer for Dan Hurley. It wasn't nearly massive enough to persuade him to leave Connecticut.
Three turning points for the Celtics' Game 2 win in the NBA Finals
Game 1 was a blowout. Game 2 was a rock fight. But in a defensive struggle, the Boston Celtics showed just enough offense, and a whole lot of defense, to escape with a 105-98 win and a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals. Here are three turning points from Game 2.
Watch: Celtics' Payton Pritchard beats the buzzer in Game 2
The Boston Celtics couldn't make a three-pointer for most of Game 2. Then their backup guard hit the most improbable one of the game.
Watch: Jrue Holiday keeps Celtics afloat during first half of Game 2
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has been a star on both sides of the court during Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Watch: Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. takes over in the second quarter of Game 2
When the Dallas Mavericks got into a scoring drought, they went to an unexpected source: Derrick Jones Jr.
Watch: Luka Doncic defies injury report early in Game 2
Luka Doncic had three different ailments listed on the injury report for Game 2. That’s the same number of buckets he hit in the game’s first 3:09.
History says Game 1 blowout doesn’t doom Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks lost the opening game of the NBA Finals by 18 points after trailing by as much as 29 points. But the Boston Celtics should know a big Game 1 win doesn’t guarantee a title.
Three turning points for Game 1 of the NBA Finals
After playing without Kristaps Porzingis in the previous two rounds of the playoffs, Boston didn’t know what it would get from the mercurial big man it traded for in the summer during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Watch: Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis starts hot in his return
Kristaps Porzingis hadn’t been in a playoff game in over five weeks. He didn’t show any rust in Game 1.
Heat All-Star just the latest in long, long line of players linked to Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers are open for business, but it's uncertain whether business is there, at all, for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Game 4 showed the frustrating promise of Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns answered his haters with a big Game 4 performance. But he’s still the same thrilling and frustrating player he’s always been.
Three stars from Tuesday's NBA playoff game
The Timberwolves had their backs against the wall Tuesday night. They overcame shooting slumps, foul trouble and a miracle Luka Doncic shot to stay alive in the Western Conference Finals with a 105-100 win. Here are three stars from Tuesday's NBA action.
Anthony Edwards backs up talk to keep Timberwolves alive in WCF
With the Timberwolves facing elimination, Anthony Edwards insisted "I'm always positive." He backed up that positivity with in a 105-100 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday, forcing a Game 5.
Watch: Timberwolves roll the dice with Karl-Anthony Towns' foul trouble
When Karl-Anthony Towns picked up his fourth foul early in the third quarter of Game 4, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch kept his big man in. And it paid off — for a little while.
Watch: Mavericks' Daniel Gafford gets above the rim during incredible run in Game 4
Daniel Gafford is a defensive specialist for the Mavericks. For 90 seconds to start the third quarter, he was an offensive force.
Watch: Anthony Edwards leads 14-2 first-quarter run
Minnesota’s defense held Dallas without a field goal for six minutes in the first quarter of Game 4. Anthony Edwards handled the scoring.
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