Boston Withstands Golden States 3rd Quarter Surge

Celtics fend off Warriors, take 2-1 series lead

Boston withstands Golden State's 3rd-quarter surge

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 53 points

In a thrilling Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Golden State Warriors, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Despite a valiant effort from Golden State in the third quarter, Boston'sJayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the charge, combining for 53 points to secure the win.

The Warriors came out firing in the first half, taking an early lead. However, the Celtics fought back, with Tatum and Brown leading the charge. At halftime, Boston held a slim 5-point lead.

The Warriors came out strong in the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 35-14 to take a 4-point lead. However, Boston refused to go away. Tatum and Brown continued to score, and the Celtics clawed their way back into the game.

In the fourth quarter, the Celtics took control of the game. They outscored the Warriors 28-19, with Tatum and Brown continuing to lead the way. With just over a minute remaining, Tatum hit a clutch three-pointer to give the Celtics a 5-point lead. The Warriors had a chance to tie the game, but Stephen Curry's three-point attempt bounced off the rim.

Tatum finished the game with 26 points, while Brown added 27 points. Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, while Klay Thompson added 25 points.

The Celtics now have a 2-1 lead in the series. Game 4 will be played on Friday night in Boston.