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Tatum, Brown spark Celtics vs Warriors for NBA Finals lead

(UPDATE) BOSTON: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 53 points as the Boston Celtics outmuscled the Golden State Warriors, 116-100, to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Boston, bullied by the Warriors in a game two blowout in San Francisco on Sunday (Monday), bounced back with a dominant physical performance to regain the initiative in the best-of-seven series in a pulsating clash at the Celtics' TD Garden.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) passes off the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (32) during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)