Celtics vs. Warriors score: NBA Finals Game 3 live updates as Jaylen Brown, Boston look to retake series lead

Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals looks like it could come down to the wire. The Golden State Warriors took a big chunk out of a 12-point halftime deficit with another strong third quarter against the Boston Celtics. The Warriors outscored the Boston Celtics by eight points in the period as Stephen Curry led the third-quarter charge, scoring 15 points to raise his total to a game-high 29. The Celtics led by as many as 18 points in the first half, and their star duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 42 points through three quarters.

The Finals are tied, 1-1, making Game 3 a pivotal affair for both sides. The Celtics took Game 1 thanks to a fourth-quarter demolition, but the Warriors evened the series with a win in Game 2 at home on Sunday night. Boston still has the advantage. After winning Game 1, the Celtics stole home-court advantage in the series. Take three home games and the Celtics become NBA champions. That’s easier said than done, as the Warriors have won at least one road game in their past 26 playoff series.

Follow along below for real-time updates and analysis from Game 3 between the Warriors and Celtics.