Warriors Beat Celtics in Game 3
Boston Remains in Control of NBA Finals
Warriors Rally for 107-88 Victory in Game 3
The Golden State Warriors rallied for a 107-88 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, cutting Boston's series lead to 2-1.
Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors with 31 points, while Klay Thompson added 25 points and Draymond Green had 20 rebounds.
The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum's 26 points, but they struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 36.7% from the field.
The Warriors took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 35-14. They continued to build on their lead in the fourth quarter, eventually winning by 19 points.
The Celtics will now have a chance to regain control of the series when they host the Warriors in Game 4 on Friday night.
The Warriors, meanwhile, will be looking to tie the series at 2-2 before heading back to San Francisco for Game 5.
Conclusion
The Warriors' victory in Game 3 was a much-needed one, as they were facing a 0-3 deficit in the series. They will now have a chance to tie the series at 2-2 before heading back to San Francisco for Game 5.
The Celtics, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to regain their offensive rhythm. They will have a chance to do so in Game 4 on Friday night.
The NBA Finals is now a best-of-five series, with the Celtics still holding a 2-1 lead. The Warriors will need to win at least one game in Boston in order to force a Game 6.
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