Celtics beat Warriors

Boston lead 2-1 in the nBa Finals

BOSTON – Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory Wednesday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Marcus Smart added 24 points and helped lead a defensive effort that held the Warriors to 11 points in the fourth quarter,

Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15

points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the

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STEVEN SENNE/AP GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS CENTER KEVON LOONEY (LEFT) and Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) battle for a rebound during the second quarter of Game 3 Finals on Wednesday in Boston.

STEVEN SENNE/AP GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS GUARD STEPHEN CURRY (30) reacts to referee Courtney Kirkland (61) during the third quarter of Game 3 Finals against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday in Boston.

Celtics 116 Warriors 100 NBA Finals - Game 3 BOS leads series 2-1