Boston Celtics 115, New York Knicks 93 (Game 3 – Knicks lead series 2–1).
The Celtics bounced back in Game 3, defeating the Knicks 115–93 at Madison Square Garden. Boston built a commanding 25-point halftime lead and extended it to 31 in the second half. They shot 20-of-40 from three-point range, while the Knicks struggled at 5-of-25. Payton Pritchard led Boston with 23 points off the bench, and Jayson Tatum added 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite strong performances from Jalen Brunson (27 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (21 points, 15 rebounds), the Knicks fell short.
Minnesota Timberwolves 102, Golden State Warriors 97 (Game 3 – Timberwolves lead series 2–1).
The Timberwolves secured a 102–97 victory over the Warriors in Game 3. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, including a crucial baseline three-pointer with 1:19 remaining. Julius Randle contributed a triple-double with 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry due to a hamstring injury, were led by Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield. Despite leading by five points in the fourth quarter, Golden State couldn’t hold off Minnesota’s late surge.
