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Celtics Light Up Knicks With 115-93 Win in Game 3 to Pull Series to 2-1

Celtics Light Up Knicks With 115-93 Win in Game 3 to Pull Series to 2-1

Celtics Roar Back in Boston With Dominant Game 3 Performance

This playoff series just got a lot more interesting. After dropping the first two games, the Boston Celtics found their groove at home, dismantling the New York Knicks 115-93 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 10. It wasn’t just a win; Boston made a clear statement: don’t count them out yet.

Payton Pritchard showed up big time, coming off the bench to put up 23 points. This guy hit five threes—each one sending the TD Garden crowd into a frenzy. Jayson Tatum played the way Boston fans expect, filling the box score with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Finally, he looked comfortable in the series, facilitating and attacking with confidence.

But the real story was the Celtics’ shooting, and it was electric. After struggling from deep in Games 1 and 2, Boston suddenly couldn’t miss. They splashed 20 three-pointers on just 40 attempts—a scorching 50%. Every swing pass seemed to find an open shooter, and almost everyone got in on the action. Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and even Al Horford added to the barrage, making New York scramble on every possession.

On the other side, Jalen Brunson kept the Knicks afloat with 27 points and 7 assists. But he couldn’t do it alone. The Knicks’ offense sputtered as Boston piled on the pressure, especially in the third quarter—when the lead ballooned, and New York struggled to get quality looks. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett both had a rough night, forcing tough shots with defenders in their faces.

Turning Point in the Playoffs

Turning Point in the Playoffs

This win wasn’t just about the score; it pumped new life into the Celtics halfway through a series that was starting to slip away. After looking flat early on, Boston’s energy was through the roof. They moved the ball crisply, rotated on defense, and finally looked like the team that dominated the regular season.

The Knicks, who came into the night riding high with a 2-0 lead, suddenly looked rattled. Coach Tom Thibodeau will have to adjust—Boston found ways to carve up New York’s defense, spreading the floor and forcing mismatches. Mitchell Robinson picked up fouls trying to protect the rim, and the second unit just wasn’t able to keep up with Pritchard’s spark.

  • Game 4 is now set for May 12, 7:30 PM ET, with all eyes on how both sides respond.
  • Celtics fans are hungry, believing this series has flipped.
  • The Knicks have to regroup—because if they drop Game 4, all of their early work could be undone.

This is no longer just New York’s series to lose. The Celtics are right back in it, and with three-point shooting like Friday night, Boston might have found their formula at just the right moment.