Celtics Rain 3-Pointers to Overpower 76ers, Lead 2-1 in Playoffs
In the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100, taking a 2-1 series lead behind a barrage of 3-pointers.
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PHILADELPHIA (AFP) — In Game 3 of the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics traveled to face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics utilized late-game 3-point shooting to secure a 108-100 victory, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Boston held a slight advantage in the first half, leading 54-47 behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The 76ers, missing star Joel Embiid, relied on Tyrese Maxey along with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George to stay competitive. In the third half, Maxey led a comeback to tie the game, but Boston's Payton Pritchard hit two key 3-pointers to regain the lead. In the final quarter, Celtics' Nikola Vucevic and Tatum added critical shots to seal the win. The Celtics made 20 of 47 three-pointers. Tatum and Brown each contributed 25 points, while Pritchard added five 3-pointers from the bench. Maxey led the 76ers with 31 points. Both teams will rest tomorrow before Game 4 on the 26th.