Celtics Take 3-0 ECF Lead
Boston one win away from Finals after 18-point comeback
Horford makes history with seven 3s in Game 3 win vs. Heat
The Boston Celtics are one win away from the NBA Finals after a 103-97 comeback win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night.
The Celtics trailed by 18 points in the first quarter but rallied to take a 52-48 lead at halftime. They extended their lead to 10 points in the third quarter and held on for the win in the fourth.
Al Horford led the way for the Celtics with 23 points and 10 rebounds. He made seven 3-pointers, which is a Celtics franchise record for 3-pointers made in a playoff game.
Jayson Tatum added 21 points and 10 assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 20 points. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler added 19 points.
The Celtics will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Sunday night in Miami. The Heat will need to win to force a Game 5 back in Boston.
Conclusion
The Celtics are now one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. They have shown great resilience in this series, coming back from an 18-point deficit in Game 3. The Heat will need to play much better in Game 4 if they want to force a Game 5.
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