Celtics Embrace the Darkness to Stay Alive with Game 3 Blowout Win
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
Saturday, Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3
Facing a potential 0-3 hole, the Celtics responded with a dominant 115-93 win in New York, shooting 50% from three and locking in defensively to halt the Knicks’ comeback magic.
Joe Mazzulla urged his team to “tap into their darkness,” focusing on eliminating live-ball turnovers, staying confident from beyond the arc, and finishing quarters strong. Payton Pritchard’s 23 points off the bench were key as six Celtics hit multiple 3s.