Celtics close strong in Game 3 to retake series lead over Sixers
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By Rafael Bandayrel
The Boston Celtics regained control of their first-round series with a 108-100 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 on Saturday morning (PH time).
Philadelphia’s young core struggled to deliver in the fourth, as Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe went cold at a crucial stretch.
Boston capitalized, steadily building a cushion before the Sixers made one last push behind Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre Jr. to cut the deficit to two.
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The Celtics held firm down the stretch, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown trading key baskets to maintain control. Payton Pritchard then delivered a clutch three before the shot clock expired to extend the lead late.
After Oubre trimmed the gap at the line, Tatum sealed the game with a dagger three over Adem Bona.
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Tatum and Brown led Boston with 25 points apiece, while Pritchard added 11.
With the win, the Celtics take a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 is set for Monday as Boston looks to tighten its grip, while Philadelphia aims to even the series before heading back on the road.
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