November 23, 2024

Warriors top Celtics 104-94 to move a game within NBA title

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SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points as the Golden State Warriors topped the Boston Celtics 104-94 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals.

The Warriors are the first team to win back-to-back games in the series, which shifts to Boston  for Game 6 Thursday night.

GAME 6

WHO: Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics

WHEN: 9 p.m. Thursday

TELEVISION: ABC

SERIES:  Golden State leads, 3-2

Golden State’s Steph Curry was held to 16 points, shooting just 7 for 22 and 0 for 9 on 3-pointers.

The Celtics trailed 51-39 at the half, but got back into the game with a 34-24 edge in the third quarter to move within a point.

Golden State started the fourth quarter with an 18-8 edge to pull ahead.

Jayson Tatum had 27 points to lead Boston.

This story will be updated.

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