Celtics Take 2-1 Finals Lead with 116-100 Game 3 Victory

Tatum Leads Celtics with 20 Points in First Half

Inside the Box Score: A Deep Dive into Boston's Game 3 Win

The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals after a 116-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a team-high 20 points in the first half, eclipsing his high score in these Finals.

The Celtics led by just four points at halftime, but they extended their lead to 11 points after the third quarter. The Warriors cut the lead to six points in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics held on for the win.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, but he shot just 4-of-13 from three-point range. Klay Thompson added 25 points, and Draymond Green had 11 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists.

The Celtics and Warriors will face off again in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.