Moments remaining as Nehemiah witnesses Boston Celtics' rout in New York.
Fresh Take:
The Boston Celtics charged back into the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the NBA, clobbering the New York Knicks 115-93 in Game 3, played on Saturday. The Celtics snagged the win outside their home court.
This triumph was largely due to Payton Pritchard's stellar performance, with a stunning 23 points, four rebounds, and two assists under his belt. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown contributed 22 points and 19 points, respectively. Neemias Queta, the Portuguese sensation, got a brief two-minute stint in the game.
On the Knicks' side, Jalen Brunson shone as the match's top scorer with 27 points, four rebounds, and seven assists. Despite the defeat, the Knicks continue to lead the series (2-1), with Game 4 set to unfold at Madison Square Garden at the crack of dawn on Monday.
Insights:
Key Players:- Jayson Tatum: Showcased a strong performance, netting 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in Game 3.- Jalen Brunson: Knicks' leader, scoring 27 points in Game 3, four rebounds, and seven assists.
Key Statistics:- The Celtics amped up their 3-point shooting in Game 3, going 20 for 40, having struggled in the initial games.- The Knicks faced a decisive loss in Game 3, trailing 115-93, but managed to win Games 1 and 2 despite significant deficits.
- Jalen Brunson, despite his impressive 27 points, four rebounds, and seven assists in Game 3, couldn't prevent the Knicks from losing to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.
- Payton Pritchard's contribution to the Celtics' victory on Saturday extended beyond his 23 points, as he also grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists.
- The NBA sports world will be eager to witness a rematch on Monday as the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks meeting in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals takes place at Madison Square Garden.
- In Game 3, the Celtics demonstrated their improved 3-point shooting by going 20 for 40, a significant improvement from their performance in the initial games of the series.
