Heroes, Zero, etc. Knicks.” 115-93 Celtics’ Game 3 defeat Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden:
Hero
After struggling in the first two games of the series, Jason Tatum finally made a significant impact in Game 3, scoring 22 points on 8-for-20 shooting. He also grabbed nine rebounds and provided seven assists.
Zero
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OG Anunoby had a quiet performance, managing only two points while going 6-for-6 from the field but being rather passive.
Unsung Hero
Payton Pritchard shone in the game, scoring 23 points and sinking five three-pointers, outscoring the entire Knicks bench by himself.
Key Statistics
The Celtics had a commanding advantage from beyond the arc, hitting 20 out of 40 three-pointers, while the Knicks only managed 5 out of 25.
