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Celtics-Knicks recap: Pritchard shines as C's dominate Game 3

The Celtics shot 20-for-40 from 3-point range in their 115-93 victory.

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What to Know

  • Celtics led by as many as 31 points in their 115-93 win.
  • Payton Pritchard delivered a playoff career-high 23 points.
  • Jayson Tatum notched 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
  • Boston shot 20-for-40 from 3-point range.
  • Knicks lead series 2-1 with Game 4 set for Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET

The Boston Celtics outclassed the New York Knicks in Saturday's must-win Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, 115-93.

After shooting 25-for-100 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2 combined, the C's were 20-for-40 from deep in Saturday's matchup. Payton Pritchard was the difference-maker with a team-high -- and playoff career-high -- 23 points off the bench. He was 5-for-10 from deep.

Jayson Tatum added 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. All five Celtics starters made at least two 3-pointers.

Boston will look to even the series at 2-2 in Monday's Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Game 3:

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