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Celtics vs. 76ers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 3 of NBA Playoffs Series
TL;DR
The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs after each team has won one game. The Celtics aim to improve their three-point shooting and get more scoring from their backcourt players.
Key points
- Celtics and 76ers are tied 1-1 in the playoff series
- Celtics shot 26% from three-point range in Game 2
- Jaylen Brown scored 36 points in Game 2
- Jayson Tatum had 19 points and 14 rebounds in Game 2
- Celtics need more scoring from their backcourt
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The Boston Celtics head to Philadelphia for a pivotal Game 3 on Friday night.
After a statement Game 1 win at TD Garden, the 76ers evened the series with a double-digit win of their own in Game 2. Despite Jaylen Brown pouring in a game-high 36 points, the Celtics struggled to find their rhythm from deep, shooting a dismal 26% on 50 attempts from three-point range. Jayson Tatum notched a double-double with 19 points and 14 boards, but Joe Mazzullaâs squad will need more scoring punch from the backcourt after Derrick White and Payton Pritchard were held to a combined 12 points on Tuesday.
The defensive priority for the C's tonight will be cooling off Phillyâs hot hands. In the Game 2 loss, Boston allowed 19 triples, including six from rookie VJ Edgecombe and timely buckets from . With the series shifting to the Xfinity Mobile Arena and (appendectomy) still listed as doubtful, the Celtics have a prime opportunity to reclaim home-court control.
Q&A
What was the score of Game 3 between the Celtics and 76ers?
The score of Game 3 between the Celtics and 76ers is not provided in the excerpt.
How did Jayson Tatum perform in Game 3 of the playoffs?
Jayson Tatum recorded a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds in Game 3.
What issues did the Celtics face in Game 2 against the 76ers?
The Celtics struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 26% of their attempts.
Who scored the most points for the Celtics in Game 2?
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 36 points for the Celtics in Game 2.
