Luis Edu
The Boston Celtics again took the lead in the 2022 NBA Finals, after beating the Golden State Warriors in game 3 with a score of 116-100.
In this article, we will capture the best plays of a match that ended up being defined in the last period, thanks to a solid defense by the Boston team that limited their rivals to only 11 points.
The best plays of Game 3 in the 2022 NBA Finals
Draymond said NO to Jaylen Brown
In first-quarter action, with the Celtics up 20-9, Draymond Green went wide to avoid a shot in the paint by Jaylen Brown.
The block silenced the legendary TD Garden in Boston, and at the same time ignited the tension between the players who were on the court at that time.
Al Horford in “Walter White” mode
Seconds later, a play ensued in which Al Horford took advantage of the Warriors’ carelessness in the paint to pull off a sensational two-handed dunk.
It’s impressive how the Dominican has raised the level in the playoffs, becoming a key man in the rotation of coach Ime Udoka.
Jaylen Brown scored 17 points in the first quarter
The 25-year-old star guard showed signs of his scoring forcefulness in the first period of the match. He finished with 17 points in the first quarter, including this brutal dunk after receiving a good pass from Marcus Smart.
The Warriors suffer a lot when trying to stop Jaylen Brown!
Jayson Tatum widely overtook Stephen Curry
In the second quarter of the intense third game of the Finals, Tatum combined strength and skill to get an impressive basket against the mark of Stephen Curry.
What the young forward has done this season has catapulted him as one of the new members of the group of NBA superstars.
Andrew Wiggins “From Coast to Coast”
With just a few minutes left in the first half, Wiggins pitched in defense to avoid the Celtics’ basket, and immediately hit fifth gear to go full court, all for an impressive two-handed dunk that closed the gap on the scoreboard at that moment.
Al Horford touchdown pass
The Dominican intern has looked very good on both sides of the court during the current edition of the NBA playoffs. On this occasion, he made a football-style pass that was used by Jaylen Brown to score.
You do everything right, Horford!
Right from Saturn, Stephen Curry
With less than 4 minutes remaining in the third quarter, Curry shrewdly broke away to hit a long 3-pointer that gave Steve Kerr’s team the lead for a moment.
Another day in the office for the best tripler in history, who finished the duel with 29 points and 6 three-point baskets.
Celtics defense handcuffed the Warriors in the last minutes
Warriors could barely score 11 points in the last 12 minutes of the game, and that happened thanks to the superb defensive performance of the Celtics stars, who finished the night with a total of 7 blocks .
Paul Pierce celebrates Celtics win at TD Garden
One of the Celtics’ living legends, Paul Pierce , made an appearance in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals.
The 44-year-old man, who was key in the last title won by the Boston franchise, back in the 2007/08 season, seemed very happy.
In the end, Jaylen Brown was the main figure of the Celtics, registering a line of 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
When will game 4 of the NBA Finals be played?
This Friday, June 10, the Warriors visit the Celtics again to play game 4 of the series that will define the champion team of the best league in the world.
If the local team wins, it will be one step away from achieving the 18th NBA championship.
