Celtics Claim Vital Win Over Knicks In Game Three

The Boston Celtics dominated nan New York Knicks successful crippled 3 to trim nan shortage to 2-1 successful their NBA Eastern Conference play-off semi-final.

The Celtics blew 20-point third-quarter leads successful nan first 2 games of nan best-of-seven bid successful Boston arsenic nan Knicks mounted stunning comebacks.

But nan visitors made nary correction successful New York, moving into a 71-46 lead astatine half-time and remaining ruthless to spot retired a captious victory.

The Celtics rediscovered their three-point shooting expertise that deserted them successful nan first 2 games, hitting 50% of their shots from beyond nan arc successful Madison Square Garden.

Payton Pritchard led nan Celtics pinch 23 points, while prima Jayson Tatum added 22. Jalen Brunson deed a game-high 27 points for nan Knicks.

Game 4 is successful New York connected Monday.