The Boston Celtics were heavily favored to win the Eastern Conference Finals, but they found themselves down by 21 points to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3. The Cavs seemed to be on their way to a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, but the Celtics had other plans.
With Isaiah Thomas leading the way, the Celtics mounted a furious comeback in the second half. They chipped away at the lead, scoring basket after basket and getting stops on the defensive end. Thomas was unstoppable, scoring 20 of his 29 points in the second half.union la x nike dunk low
The crowd at TD Garden was on edge as the Celtics cut the lead to single digits with just over 10 minutes left in the game. Then, with less than six minutes remaining, Marcus Smart hit a desperation three-pointer to tie the game at 95-95. The building erupted with cheers and the Celtics had all the momentum on their side.
From that point on, it was a back-and-forth battle. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving made some clutch baskets for the Cavs, but the Celtics kept coming. Avery Bradley hit a huge three-pointer with less than a minute left to give the Celtics a 108-103 lead.union la x nike cortez sp
The Cavs had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but J.R. Smith missed a wide-open look. The Celtics secured the rebound and ran out the clock to complete the incredible comeback and take a 2-1 lead in the series.union la x nike cortez sesame
The game was a testament to the resilience and never-say-die attitude of the Boston Celtics. They refused to give up when everyone else had written them off, and they fought until the very end. It was one of the most memorable games in NBA history, and a reminder that anything is possible in the game of basketball.
