Heroes, zeros of Game 3: Jayson Tatum finally comes alive for Celtics

Heroes, zeros and much successful nan Knicks’ 115-93 Game 3 nonaccomplishment to nan Celtics astatine Madison Square Garden connected Saturday afternoon:

Hero 

After 2 nightmarish showings to commencement nan series, Jayson Tatum yet showed up successful Game 3. He vanished pinch 22 points connected 8-for-20 shooting from nan field, on pinch 9 rebounds and 7 assists. 

Zero 

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OG Anunoby was astir invisible, signaling conscionable 2 points. He was highly passive, going 1-for-6 from nan field. 

Unsung hero 

Payton Pritchard had his champion crippled of nan series, signaling 23 points and drilling 5 3-pointers. He outscored nan full Knicks chair by himself. 

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Key stat 

60-15 Boston’s advantage complete nan Knicks connected 3-pointers, making 20-of-40 from heavy while nan location squad changeable 5-for-25.

Quote

“You gotta hit america 4 times. That’s what it comes down to. Not twice, not once, not 3 times. You gotta triumph 4 games. There’s a batch of hoops to beryllium played.” 

— Jaylen Brown