Celtics hang on for 116-100 win over Warriors in Game 3, take 2-1 NBA Finals lead
The Boston Celtics held firm on their home court Wednesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors, 116-100, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The Celtics now lead the NBA Finals 2-1, bouncing back from a 107-88 loss in Game 2.
The trio of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart led the way for the Celtics in Game 3.
Brown had a team-high 27 points, shooting 56.3% (9-of-16) from the field and 50% (4-of-8) from three to lead the Celtics. He also added nine rebounds and five assists on the night.
Tatum scored 26 points, shooting 39.1% (9-of-23) from the field and 33.3% (3-of-9) from three. He led the Celtics with nine assists while adding six rebounds.
Smart shot 47.1% (8-of-17) and 42.9% (3-of-7) from three for 24 points, with seven rebounds and five assists.
Steph Curry led the way for the Warriors, finishing with 31 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Klay Thompson had 25 points with three rebounds and three assists.
Trailing by as many as 18 points, the Warriors were able to cut the Celtics' lead to just five in the fourth quarter but could not complete a comeback.
Boston will host the Warriors for Game 4 of the NBA Finals Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
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