Celtics embrace ‘darkness,’ blow out Knicks in much-needed Game 3 win:
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Celtics Crush Knicks to Stay Alive in SeriesBoston routed New York 115-93 in Game 3, boosting confidence and forcing a Game 4 matchup Monday night.
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- After two home losses, the Celtics bounced back with a commanding 115-93 victory on the road at Madison Square Garden.
- Five Boston players scored in double digits, with Payton Pritchard leading the bench effort with 23 points.
- The team shot 50% from three-point range and maintained a 20-point lead throughout the second half.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla highlighted improved ball security and clutch play at the ends of quarters as key factors.
If you plan on doing this for a long time, trust me, it’ll be a lot worse than the last 72 hours, and that’s the perspective you have to have.— Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla on the challenges of competition after the team's initial struggles in the series.
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