In a critical Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Boston Celtics demonstrated their dominance by defeating the New York Knicks with a score of 115-93, narrowing the series lead to 2-1. The Celtics' offense was propelled by their deadly 3-point shooting, effectively silencing the Madison Square Garden crowd. Boston took control early, leading by 25 at halftime and extending it to 31 points at one point in the third quarter.

Payton Pritchard, the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, shined with a game-high 23 points, showcasing his 3-point proficiency. Meanwhile, the Knicks struggled offensively, particularly with free-throw shooting, as Mitchell Robinson's poor performance at the line exemplified New York's woes. The Knicks must regroup quickly to regain momentum in the series.