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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 11: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics reacts after scoring a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 11, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)(Jason Miller)

Keys to the Game: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93

Boston Celtics106FINAL93Cleveland Cavaliers
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OHMay 11, 2024

Key Moment

The Cleveland Cavaliers cut what had been a 23-point deficit down to single digits partway through the fourth quarter of Game 3 Saturday night, to which Payton Pritchard responded with one of the biggest momentum-swinging shots of his career.

With 7:42 left in the game, Boston’s backup point guard confidently rose up from the Cavs’ logo and buried the triple to put the C’s up by 12 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

That long-range dagger kickstarted a 10-5 run, and Boston led by double digits for the remainder of the game en route to a 106-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead.

Key Stats

Jayson TatumJayson TatumJayson TatumDonovan MitchellJaylen BrownJaylen BrownJrue HolidayBoston Celtics
33 Points13 Rebounds6 Assists33 Points28 Points76.47 Field Goal Percentage70 Field Goal Percentage51.25 Field Goal Percentage

Key Highlight