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Celtics Surge Back with Dominant Game 3 Win Over Knicks

Boston's improved shooting, bench contributions, and late-game execution cut New York's series lead to 2–1.

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Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, left, dribbles the ball against New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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Overview

  • The Boston Celtics delivered a commanding 115–93 victory in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, reducing their series deficit to 2–1.
  • Boston improved its three-point shooting from 25% in the first two games to 50% in Game 3, hitting 20 of 40 attempts.
  • Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with a playoff-career-high 23 points off the bench, providing a crucial spark in extended minutes.
  • Jayson Tatum contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, surpassing Kobe Bryant for second-most playoff points by age 27.
  • Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized valuing possessions and winning the margins, as the Celtics committed only eight turnovers and held the Knicks to 20% from three.