The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night with a 129-121 win on the road. The Celtics now have a chance to punch their ticket to the next round if they can grab a win on Tuesday.
Six Celtics players scored 13 points or more, and Boston’s offensive approach was smooth and consistent. On the other side of the ball, we saw a little bend to the defense, but it never came too close to breaking, in part thanks to a few key tweaks from head coach Joe Mazzulla. All told, it was all Boston in Game 3, even if things were at times a bit close for comfort.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 62 points and closed the game exceptionally well. But really it was the other guys in green who helped secure the win. Here’s what you missed from a 129-121 Celtics win in Game 3 of the opening round.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) April 22, 2023