Overview
- The Boston Celtics secured a commanding 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, reducing the Knicks' series lead to 2-1.
- Boston rediscovered its three-point shooting, connecting on 20 of 40 attempts after struggling with a combined 25% accuracy in the first two games.
- Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 23 points off the bench, while Jayson Tatum contributed 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in a more efficient performance.
- The Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 5-for-25 from three-point range, with key players like Mitchell Robinson (4-of-12 free throws) and Karl-Anthony Towns (5-of-18 field goals) underperforming.
- Game 4 is set for Monday at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks aim to regain momentum and the Celtics look to even the series.