With a 102-94 victory in Game 3 on Friday night, the Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. While Jayson Tatum paved the way for the Celtics during their first two wins, it was Kemba Walker who led the loads for Boston in Game 3. Walker hit a big shot after big shot for Boston, and he finished the game with 24 points , eight rebounds, and four assists. Jaylen Brown added 21 points for the Celtics, while Tatum was held at just 15.
Like all series, Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers. He finished the game with 30 points and 13 rebounds. Embiid got a little help from the Philadelphia backcourt as Shake Milton and Josh Richardson both scored 17 points. Finally though it was not enough, and the Sixers now find themselves just one loss away from their season coming to an end. For what it’s worth, no team in NBA history has ever come back from 3-0 down to go through and win the series. Philadelphia will have the chance to be the first, but history is clearly not on its side.
Game 4 between the Celtics and 76ers is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
