Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks in New York.
NBA: Jayson Tantum Scored 22 Points As Celtics Dominate Knicks In Game 3
The Boston Celtics found their offensive rhythm just in time in Game 3, cruising to a 115-93 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden to trim the Knicks' series lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jayson Tatum led the way with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Payton Pritchard provided a major spark off the bench with 23 points. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White chipped in with 19 and 17 points respectively. The Celtics dominated from the perimeter, hitting 20 of 40 three-pointers and shooting 48.2% overall, while holding the Knicks to just 20% from beyond the arc. Jalen Brunson바카라™s 27 points weren바카라™t enough as Boston pulled away in the second half.
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New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, works the ball against Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard, right, during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, works the ball against Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard, right, during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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Spike Lee reacts during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics in New York.
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New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson shoots a free throw during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics in New York.
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New York Knicks' OG Anunoby, right, defends as Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, left, shoots during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns yells during the first half against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard, right, shoots as New York Knicks' Josh Hart, left, defends during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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New York Knicks' Cameron Payne, right, shoots over Boston Celtics' Luke Kornet, center, during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, center, drives to the basket between Boston Celtics' Derrick White, left, and Jayson Tatum, right, during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York.
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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 in New York.
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