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Celtics Survive Another Poor Third Quarter, Take 2-1 Series Lead
Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100
The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors 116-100 in Game 3 on Wednesday night. Despite another poor third quarter, the Celtics were able to hold on for the victory thanks to a strong performance from Jayson Tatum, who finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics led by just five points at halftime, but they extended their lead to 10 points in the third quarter. However, the Warriors came roaring back in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to just three points with less than three minutes to play. But the Celtics were able to make some key free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
Tatum Leads Celtics with 26 Points, 10 Rebounds
Tatum was the Celtics' leading scorer in Game 3, finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds. He also had six assists and three steals. Tatum has now scored at least 20 points in all three games of the Finals and is averaging 25.3 points per game in the series.
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