Boston Celtics take advantage over Golden State Warriors

Early in the morning of this Thursday was Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. After the defeat in the previous match, Jason Tatum’s teammates wanted to take advantage on their floor. And they did not miss the opportunity to pass in this final by winning with the score of 116-100. With this victory, the Celtics lead the series by 2-1. Back to the progress of the match.

First period film

In the lair of the TD Garden overheated by the fans of the Boston Celtics who came in large numbers to support their team, Jason Tatum and his teammates showed themselves in a very beautiful way. They were able to correct the blunders that had cost them the previous match. The first basket of the game is scored by K. Looney who scores 2 points for the Warriors. He is followed by J. Brown who makes a 3-point shot and J. Tatum who scores a point.

From the second minute of play, A. Horford and J. Brown scored two 3-point baskets. At 10-2, hostilities were well underway. It was not until the 4th minute of play to see Stephen Curry stand out with a 3-point basket. In the aftermath, Mr. Smart responds with a 2-point shot. Just behind, J. Brown obtains 2 free throws which he successfully converts bringing the score to 16-7 for the Boston Celtics.

In the 8th minute of play, J. Brown, D. White and S. Curry each scored two 2-point baskets. A minute later, it was the turn of A. Horford and K. Looney to follow suit. The tenth minute is marked by two brilliantly converted free throws from Mr. Smart. Then S. Curry goes there with a basket at 2 points and will be followed by J. Brown. Thanks to this basket, Boston consolidates its lead and leads by 15 points (30-15).

In the twelfth minute, K. Thompson takes advantage of 2 free throws to reduce the score. At the end of the first quarter, Boston Celtics lead 33-22. The second set begins with a 2-point basket from G. Williams. He will give the same basket again in the 14th minute. K. Thompson responds with a 3-point shot. But just behind, R. Williams III adds 2 more points and brings the score to 39-25 for Boston.

Two minutes later, the match gets carried away and D. White scores 2 points. Then in the wake, A. Wiggins gets 2 free throws and scores them. Behind, R. Williams III also scored 2 points and A. Wiggins scored 1 point. With these baskets, the score is now 46-32. In the 18th minute, M. Smart and J. Poole each scored 2 points. J. Tatum scores after their baskets a 3-point shot. He will be entitled to the reply of J. Poole who also puts a 3-point basket to bring the score to 54-39.
At the last minute of this second quarter, A. Smart scored 2 2-point baskets against a 2-point basket from S. Curry. This round is won in extremis by Boston Celtics 35-34, final score at halftime 68-56.

Summary of the second part

When they return from the locker room, the Warriors are more on their legs and it shows immediately in the match. But it is R. Williams III who is the first to stand out with a 2-point basket. In the 28th minute, D. Green scored 2 points for the Warriors and brought the score to 66-76. Two minutes later, S. Curry made a 2-point basket and was followed by J. Tatum who scored 3 points. In the process, K. Thompson benefits from 2 free throws which he succeeds and brings the score to 73-82.

In the 34th minute, J. Tatum converts 2 free throws and will then score 2 additional points. The only player from Golden State to stand out is K. Thompson who scored 2 points. Two minutes from the end of the quarter, Boston Celtics lead 89-85. This round ends under the score of 93-89 for the teammates of J. Tatum. Note that this quarter is won by the Warriors 33-25.

Both franchises are heading into the final quarter of the game. In the 37th, J. Tatum converts and makes two free throws for Boston and brings the score to 95-89. Two minutes later, he gives 2 more points and is followed by G. Williams who increases the score by adding 2 additional points. In the 41st, S. Curry scored 2 points and behind J.

Brown adds 1 point for a score of 105-96. In the 43rd, Tatum and Smart score 5 points for their team. R. Williams, M. Smart and J. Brown will be the last scorers for Boston Celtics while the Warriors will register only 4 points more.

This last quarter is largely won by Boston Celtics 23-11. The final score is 116-110 for the natives.

The performances of players from both franchises

Boston Celtics

• J. Brown : 27 points – 9 rebonds – 5 passes
• J. Tatum: 26 points – 6 rebounds – 9 assists
• M. Smart : 24 points – 7 rebonds – 5 passes
• A. Horford: 11 points – 8 rebounds – 6 assists
• G. Williams : 10 points – 5 rebonds
• R. Williams III : 8 points – 10 rebonds
• D. White : 7 points – 1 rebond – 2 passes
• P. Pritchard : 3 points – 1 passe
• A Nesmith : 1 rebond.

Golden State Warriors

• S. Curry : 31 points – 4 rebonds – 2 passes
• K. Thompson: 25 points – 3 rebounds – 3 assists
• A. Wiggins : 18 points – 7 rebonds – 2 passes
• J. Poole: 10 points – 3 rebounds – 3 assists
• K. Looney : 6 points – 7 rebonds – 3 passes
• O. Porter Jr. : 6 points – 1 rebond – 4 passes
• D. Green : 2 points – 4 rebonds – 3 passes
• G. Payton II: 2 points – 1 rebound – 1 assist
• J. Kuminga: 1 rebond
• N. Bjelica: 1 passe.

Some stats from both teams

Despite the Celtics’ victory, the Warriors had the highest free throw conversion rate (86% for GW vs. 70% for BC). In baskets at 2 and 3 points, the two franchises compete in address and obtain respectively 55% and 37% of success each. In terms of rebounds, Boston Celtics showed more presence by winning a total of 47 against 31 for Golden State Warriors. The natives managed the most assists, 28 against 22 for the visitors. Golden State Warriors had the highest scoring streak at 12 to Boston Celtics’ 10. On the other hand, S. Curry’s teammates committed more faults (23-17), and lost more balls (16-12).

Ultimately, in Game 3 Boston Celtics clearly deserved their victory. J. Tatum’s teammates showed great mastery in the game by winning 3 quarters. They were stronger and more skilful. They also defended better and it is only logical that they won this match. In order not to let Boston Celtics take off, S. Curry and his partners must win a next game to pick up the general score.