Celtics vs Warriors

For the Warriors, Andre Iguodala (right knee), Gary Payton II (left elbow), and Otto Porter (left foot) are all listed as questionable. James Wiseman remains ...

It'll especially give a massive morale boost if Golden State can give the Celtics their first back-to-back losses of the playoffs. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is here. The sooner the Warriors can steal home court back after that epic Game 1 collapse, the better.

Welcome to the Herald's live blog for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Golden State. Is it hyperbole to say this is a crucial game?

The third quarter Warriors cannot be ruled out yet… Mostly because this is the Warriors on the other side of the ball. The finish. The elevation. I say he’s hoping for that, with his poll numbers in the tank. As Tom Petty said, the waiting is the hardest part. But put the Green drama aside — the Celtics need to do one thing tonight — and that’s hang on to the DANG BALL. Boston is 13-2 when they have 15 or fewer turnovers in the postseason and they’re… wait for it… The third quarter Warriors cannot be ruled out yet… While we’re celebrating that I always look forward to the blimp shot of the city lights. Close the deal, guys. The effort. The energy.

The Boston Celtics have retaken the lead in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. At home for the first time in the series, the Celtics ...

Curry has been the undisputed MVP for the Warriors throughout the playoffs, and even in Game 3, his 15-point third-quarter performance was the reason Golden State was back in this game. After the game, Curry said he had pain in his foot, but was hopeful he could play in Game 4. He slowly got up and was limping around and remained in the game, but he didn't look the same after that incident. Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting and had 15 in the third quarter as the Warriors momentarily held the lead. Boston, up 2-1 in the Finals, withstood a third-quarter charge from Golden State, and put the game away in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics have retaken the lead in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. At home for the first time in the series, the Celtics pulled away from the Warriors for a 116-100 win in Game 3 on Wednesday night.

The Celtics dominated the fourth quarter to run away with a 116-100 win in Game 3. Boston now holds a 2-1 lead in the series. Jaylen Brown carried the Celtics' ...

Golden State isn’t going to get any bigger between now and the end of the series. In Game 3, it felt like the Celtics were in Green’s head. Boston pounded the Warriors on the offensive glass with a 15-6 margin. Golden State simply has no answer for Williams’ length and bounce at the rim. The Warriors just often seem too small. Green is 32 years old now, and he was never the biggest or most athletic player in his prime. Boston now holds a 2-1 lead in the series. Jayson Tatum added 26 points in the win. Of course, the Warriors came roaring back in the third quarter as they always do. When Golden State won Game 2, Boston’s role players had an off-night while Jayson Tatum carried the scoring load. Draymond Green has always felt like a harbinger for Golden State’s success since their first title run in 2015. Horford only had two points on 1-of-4 shooting in Game 2.

The Celtics withstood another Warriors surge in the third quarter of Game 3, displaying impressive mettle to hold on for a 116-100 victory that gave them a ...

He made a significant impact on the defensive end by altering (and occasionally erasing) Golden State's shots. Smart followed up a two-point, 1 for 6 showing in Game 2 by tying his 2022 postseason high with 24 points on 8 of 17 shooting. Boston outrebounded Golden State 47-31 in Game 3 and snatched 15 offensive rebounds to the Warriors' six. Game 3 proved just how much of a difference he can make, however. But their ability to hold their ground and stymie Golden State's surge was a big reason why they emerged with the W. It also energized the TD Garden crowd, which was in full throat all game and seemed to have the Warriors on their heels early.

The Boston Celtics have retaken the lead in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. At home for the first time in the series, the Celtics ...

Curry has been the undisputed MVP for the Warriors throughout the playoffs, and even in Game 3, his 15-point third-quarter performance was the reason Golden State was back in this game. After the game, Curry said he had pain in his foot, but was hopeful he could play in Game 4. He slowly got up and was limping around and remained in the game, but he didn't look the same after that incident. Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting and had 15 in the third quarter as the Warriors momentarily held the lead. Boston, up 2-1 in the Finals, withstood a third-quarter charge from Golden State, and put the game away in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics have retaken the lead in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. At home for the first time in the series, the Celtics pulled away from the Warriors for a 116-100 win in Game 3 on Wednesday night.

With the 2021-22 NBA regular season now in the books, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the ...

The pick: Poole over 12.5 points That way, you get a boost if Smart's ankle really prevents him from playing major minutes, as White would then take on a bigger playmaking load, and if the Celtics are going smaller, White will have an easier time pulling in a few stray rebounds as well. Gary Payton II coming back gave the Warriors yet another weapon on the perimeter, and Draymond Green spent plenty of Game 2 on Jaylen Brown as well. He's been to the Finals five times and has five games below 25 percent from 3. The Celtics seem to be figuring out that going small is their best bet against the Warriors. Marcus Smart playing just 25 minutes in Game 2 was concerning, but Payton Pritchard has done an admirable job defensively thus far. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason.

The Boston Celtics hope to extend their 2022 NBA Finals lead as they host the Golden State Warriors for Game 4 at TD Garden in Boston on Friday, ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Warriors are 22-19 on the road. Curry leads the Warriors averaging 3.2. The Celtics defeated the Warriors 116-100 in the last meeting. Then, with 4:16 left in the game, Curry got caught up in a scrum, and screamed in pain as Al Horford rolled on his leg, struggling for the ball. We’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, PointsBet, Caesars Sportsbook and BetRivers. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points, and Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points. Boston Celtics (51-31, second in the Eastern Conference) Golden State Warriors (53-29, third in the Western Conference) vs. The Boston Celtics hope to extend their 2022 NBA Finals lead as they host the Golden State Warriors for Game 4 at TD Garden in Boston on Friday, June 10 (6/10/2022). DraftKings has the Celtics as the -170 favorites in Game 3, while Golden State is at +150. Things got ugly for the Warriors when the series relocated from San Francisco to Boston on Wednesday. They only managed to outscore the Celtics in the 3rd period, as Boston withstood Steph Curry’s three-pointers to post a 116-100 win and take the series lead 2-1.

In the hours leading up to tip off, the Warriors noticed something off about their rims.

There was no explanation as to why the rim was too high from anyone involved. Players have a really sharp eye for that. "It happens every once in a while.

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics face off on Friday at TD Garden in Boston in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

It writes: "Golden State was excellent defensively in Game 2 but that all fell apart in Game 3 as the visitors allowed Boston to score at will, particularly in the first half. Jason Radowitz writes: "The Warriors will have to shoot lights out between Curry and Thompson if they're going to win Game 4 and the series. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. I think Boston is in a great spot to take a 3-1 lead with Curry banged up." Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Golden State has relied heavily on Curry and Klay Thompson to get going from outside, and even that wasn’t enough in Game 3. Peter Dewey writes: "I’ve bet on Boston in every game in this series, and there’s no way I’m going to stop now. Plus only Jordan Poole and Otto Porter Jr. have impacted the Warriors off the bench in the Finals. Therefore, I'm sticking with the Celtics. Boston is the deepest team in the NBA. Any night, a new player will step up and have a big game. Even with Curry and Thompson adding at least 25 points, the Warriors still lost by 16." The site gives the Warriors a 24% win probability in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, and they showed that the Warriors’ small-ball lineup is exploitable in Game 3. The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics face off on Friday at TD Garden in Boston in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out. Celtics? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. The eight-time All-Star owns creative ball handles and can read the defense and dime the open man. Curry has been lights out for Golden State. He's an elite and pure shooter from all over the court. Here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Celtics vs. Guard Jaylen Brown has been one of the best players on the floor in this series. Horford is a tall, strong power player who uses his size to his advantage. Tipoff is at 9 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Boston is favored by four points in the latest Warriors vs. The model enters the second week of the 2022 NBA Finals on a stunning 88-60 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,100. Celtics picks and NBA playoff predictions. Boston has a chance to take control of the series and jump out to a 3-1 lead.

The NBA Finals are currently the hottest ticket in town and with that there was a whole host of celebrities on hand to see the Celtics take Game 3, but who?

Here’s a look at some of the big names who were on hand for Wednesday night’s game when the Celtics took an all important 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals best of seven series. Even the world of business was represented on the night with the Kraft Group’s chairman and CEO Bob Kraft sat courtside to get a better view of the Celtics victory. With tickets starting at $800 for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors, a seat inside the TD Garden was a hot commodity.