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Celtics Dominate Knicks in Game 3 to Narrow Series Deficit

Boston's three-point resurgence and bench contributions power a 115-93 blowout, as Karl-Anthony Towns downplays a finger injury ahead of Game 4.

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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, center, watches from the bench during the second half against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks shoots a foul shot against the Boston Celtics during game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 10, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 115-93 in Game 3, cutting New York's series lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • Boston shot an impressive 50% from three-point range, connecting on 20 of 40 attempts, after struggling in the first two games of the series.
  • Celtics guard Payton Pritchard led the team with 23 points off the bench, outscoring the Knicks' reserves single-handedly.
  • Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns played through a left-hand injury, which he downplayed postgame, and participated fully in practice ahead of Game 4.
  • The Knicks, now 1-3 at Madison Square Garden this postseason, will aim to recover in Game 4 on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET.