Celtics Take 2-1 Lead in NBA Finals

Warriors Fall 116-100 in Boston

Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors - June 10 at 9pmet on NBAonABC

The Boston Celtics took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night with a 116-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 26 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 21 points.

The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry's 27 points, but the two-time MVP was just 9-of-25 from the field. Klay Thompson added 25 points for Golden State, but he was just 9-of-23 from the field.

The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 35-14. Tatum and Brown combined for 20 points in the quarter, while the Warriors struggled to find their rhythm on offense.

The Celtics led by as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Warriors were never able to seriously threaten. The Celtics' defense was outstanding, holding the Warriors to just 36.4% shooting from the field.

The Celtics will now have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series when they host the Warriors in Game 4 on Friday night.

**Conclusion:** The Celtics are now in control of the NBA Finals, and they have a chance to take a commanding lead in the series on Friday night. The Warriors will need to find a way to turn things around if they want to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole.