Warriors vs. Celtics score, results: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum power Boston to Game 3 win over Golden State

Kyle Irving

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The Warriors put a scare into the Celtics in the third quarter, but Boston weathered the storm to come away with a victory in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Stephen Curry had a typical third-quarter flurry, but the Celtics had too much offense between 27 points from Jaylen Brown, 26 points from Jayson Tatum and 24 points from Marcus Smart. Even with 31 points from Curry and 25 points from Klay Thompson, the Warriors didn't have enough to overcome Boston.

The Celtics' size dominated a smaller Warriors squad, beating Golden State in rebounding (47-31), points in the paint (52-26) and second-chance points (22-11).

Golden State is now in a tough position, in desperate need of a win in Game 4 in Boston to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole.

If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from Game 3.

Warriors vs. Celtics score

Game 3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Warriors 22 34 33 11 100
Celtics 33 35 25 23 116

Warriors vs. Celtics results, highlights from Game 3 of NBA Finals

(All times Eastern)

Final: Celtics 116, Warriors 100

11:39 p.m.: The Celtics closed it out to take a 2-1 series lead over the Warriors.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum put their stardom on display in this one. Brown went for 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Tatum had 26 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Marcus Smart (24 points, five assists) and Robert Williams (10 rebounds, four blocks, three steals) also made huge contributions as the foursome led the Celtics to victory.

The Warriors got 31 points from Stephen Curry and 25 points from Klay Thompson, but they couldn't overcome Boston's firepower despite a major third quarter run.

11:28 p.m.: And the Celtics have all but put this one away. A Marcus Smart layup gives Boston a 114-110 lead with 2:19 to play and Steve Kerr has pulled the plug, benching Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

11:26 p.m.: Jaylen Brown came up with a huge swat on Klay Thompson to get the TD Garden going.

11:25 p.m.: Draymond Green has fouled out of the game with 3:53 remaining in the game. The Celtics lead 110-98.

11:18 p.m.: The Celtics' lead remains at 11 points, up 107-96 with 5:51 to play. Robert Williams is everywhere, making a ton of key plays for Boston with four blocks and three steals.

11:09 p.m.: The Celtics have extended the lead to a more comfortable 11 points, up 102-91 with 9:07 remaining in the game. Boston has dominated the Warriors on the offensive glass and Grant Williams has come up with a pair of big ones in this fourth quarter already.

End of third quarter: Celtics 93, Warriors 89

10:59 p.m.: The third-quarter Warriors made an appearance, trimming the Celtics' lead to just four points heading into the final frame. Stephen Curry went ballistic and is up to 29 points on 6-of-9 shooting from 3. Klay Thompson is giving his fellow Splash Brother some help, pouring in 25 points with five 3s.

Jaylen Brown is still leading the way for Boston with 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists, but the Celtics will need Jayson Tatum to step up in the fourth quarter to close this out. Tatum has just 18 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the field, but he does have seven assists.

10:50 p.m.: The Warriors took their first lead of the game since they led 2-0, but Marcus Smart answered quickly with a 3-pointer to put the Celtics back out in front. Boston leads 85-83 with 2:53 left in the frame, but the third-quarter Warriors have made this a ballgame.

10:46 p.m.: The Warriors just put together a seven-point possession – and yes, you read that right. Stephen Curry buried an and-one 3-pointer where Al Horford closed out into his landing space, resulting in a flagrant foul. Curry hit the free throw, then Otto Porter Jr. knocked down a 3 with the extra possession. The swing has brought the Warriors within two, trailing 82-80 with 4:53 remaining in the quarter.

10:31 p.m.: Just three minutes into the third quarter, Stephen Curry has picked up his fourth personal foul. Head coach Steve Kerr is electing to trust his star player, leaving Curry in the game. The Celtics lead 77-64 with 9:00 left in the third after Al Horford found Jaylen Brown on a perfect full-court pass.

Halftime: Celtics 68, Warriors 56

10:11 p.m.: The Celtics weathered the Warriors' run, taking a 12-point lead into the half. It was the Jaylen Brown show in the first half, with the star guard erupting for 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Jayson Tatum has made an impact as a playmaker, dishing out five assists including a sweet lob to Brown on the fast break.

Klay Thompson found a groove in the first half, knocking down three 3s to lead to a team-high 15 points. Stephen Curry is dealing with foul trouble (3) but has 14 points. The Warriors are losing the battle in the paint, as Boston (32) has doubled Golden State's points in the paint and has out-rebounded the Warriors by 10.

9:59 p.m.: And the Warriors show just how quickly they can erase a deficit. A few bad possessions from the Celtics turn into 3-pointers for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson the other way. The Warriors are within single digits, trailing 56-47 with 4:27 remaining in the half.

9:54 p.m.: Boston is firing on all cylinders, leading 56-39 with 5:30 to play in the second quarter. Jayson Tatum is really heating up, knocking down a pair of 3s while also dishing out two pin-point assists. He's up to 11 points and four dimes on the night.

9:49 p.m.: Draymond Green and Grant Williams are at it again after Williams was called for an illegal screen on Green.

9:46 p.m.: Klay Thompson is starting to heat up a bit. He's knocked down three consecutive shots and hit a pair of free throws. After a slow start, Thompson is up to a team-high 12 points. The Celtics still lead 44-29 with 8:40 to play in the half.

End of first quarter: Celtics 33, Warriors 22

9:37 p.m.: The Celtics threw the first punch, taking an 11-point lead after one frame. Jaylen Brown is on fire, going for 17 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Stephen Curry's seven points lead the Warriors, but the star guard's two fouls are something to monitor in the second quarter. Klay Thompson finally got an outside jumper to fall, knocking down a 3-pointer toward the end of the quarter.

9:27 p.m.: The Garden is rocking. The Celtics have jumped out to a 26-11 lead with 3:48 remaining in the first frame.

9:19 p.m.: Jaylen Brown is feeling it. The All-Star guard has 10 points and hasn't missed a shot attempt, going 3-for-3 from the field and 2-for-2 from 3. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is already in foul trouble after picking up his second personal at the 5:44 mark in the first frame. The Celtics lead 18-9.

9:12 p.m.: The Celtics are feeling it from 3-point range early on. Jaylen Brown already has a pair of 3s, while Al Horford knocked down his first attempt of the game. Boston leads 12-4 in the first four minutes of the first quarter.

Pregame

8:47 p.m.: The Warriors will start Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney.

7:41 p.m.: The Warriors announced that Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are all available for Game 3.

7:27 p.m.: Head coach Ime Udoka says Robert Williams is available and will assume his normal spot in the starting lineup. The Celtics will keep the same starting five: Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Williams.

6:25 p.m.: Some important non-team-related news: Mike Breen will make his return to the broadcast booth in Game 3. Bang!

4:30 p.m.: Robert Williams III, Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are each listed as questionable for Game 3.

What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on?

  • Date: Wednesday, June 8
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN

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Warriors vs. Celtics start time

  • Date: Wednesday, June 8
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 8. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.

Warriors vs. Celtics schedule, results

Date Game Time (ET) / Results TV channel
June 2 Game 1 Celtics 120, Warriors 108 ABC
June 5 Game 2 Warriors 107, Celtics 88 ABC
June 8 Game 3 Celtics 116, Warriors 100 ABC
June 10 Game 4 9 p.m. ABC
June 13 Game 5 9 p.m. ABC
June 16 Game 6* 9 p.m. ABC
June 19 Game 7* 8 p.m. ABC

*If necessary

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.