Warriors vs. Celtics live score, updates, highlights from Game 3 of NBA Finals

The NBA Finals continue on Wednesday as the Warriors travel to Boston to take on the Celtics with the series knotted at 1-1.

After the Celtics pulled off a double-digit fourth quarter comeback in Game 1, the Warriors made sure they put away their opponent in Game 2 with a vintage third quarter run.

While Golden State looked dominant in the victory, Boston has yet to lose back-to-back games this postseason. In the first Finals game at the TD Garden since 2010, will the Celtics respond and retake the series lead? Or will the Warriors bring their momentum on the road and steal one in Boston?

Sporting News has you covered below with live updates, highlights and more from all the action in Game 3.

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Warriors vs. Celtics score

Warriors vs. Celtics live updates, highlights from Game 3 of NBA Finals

(All times Eastern)

Halftime: Celtics 68, Warriors 56

10:11 p.m.: The Celtics weathered the Warriors’ run, taking a 12-point lead into the half. It was the Jaylen Brown show in the first half, with the star guard erupting for 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Jayson Tatum has made an impact as a playmaker, dishing out five assists including a sweet lob to Brown on the fast break.

Jaylen Brown with AUTHORITY#NBAFinals presented @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/uqeXybcHMV

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2022

Klay Thompson found a groove in the first half, knocking down three 3s to lead to a team-high 15 points. Stephen Curry is dealing with foul trouble (3) but has 14 points. The Warriors are losing the battle in the paint, as Boston (32) has doubled Golden State’s points in the paint and has out-rebounded the Warriors by 10.

9:59 p.m.: And the Warriors show just how quickly they can erase a deficit. A few bad possessions from the Celtics turn into 3-pointers for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson the other way. The Warriors are within single digits, trailing 56-47 with 4:27 remaining in the half.

Here come the Warriors 👀 pic.twitter.com/pWbXNtyamL

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 9, 2022

9:54 p.m.: Boston is firing on all cylinders, leading 56-39 with 5:30 to play in the second quarter. Jayson Tatum is really heating up, knocking down a pair of 3s while also dishing out two pin-point assists. He’s up to 11 points and four dimes on the night.

The pull up 3 in transition ☘ pic.twitter.com/zsAc6Udc1F

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2022

9:49 p.m.: Draymond Green and Grant Williams are at it again after Williams was called for an illegal screen on Green.

Draymond Green and Grant Williams 🍿

📹 @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/2daihbSpFY

— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) June 9, 2022

9:46 p.m.: Klay Thompson is starting to heat up a bit. He’s knocked down three consecutive shots and hit a pair of free throws. After a slow start, Thompson is up to a team-high 12 points. The Celtics still lead 44-29 with 8:40 to play in the half.

Way to work, @KlayThompson pic.twitter.com/rydSVlVbUj

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 9, 2022

End of first quarter: Celtics 33, Warriors 22

9:37 p.m.: The Celtics threw the first punch, taking an 11-point lead after one frame. Jaylen Brown is on fire, going for 17 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Stephen Curry’s seven points lead the Warriors, but the star guard’s two fouls are something to monitor in the second quarter. Klay Thompson finally got an outside jumper to fall, knocking down a 3-pointer toward the end of the quarter.

Jaylen Brown throws it down!

He finishes Q1 with 17 points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/V7d2moRHVu

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2022

9:27 p.m.: The Garden is rocking. The Celtics have jumped out to a 26-11 lead with 3:48 remaining in the first frame.

9:19 p.m.: Jaylen Brown is feeling it. The All-Star guard has 10 points and hasn’t missed a shot attempt, going 3-for-3 from the field and 2-for-2 from 3. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is already in foul trouble after picking up his second personal at the 5:44 mark in the first frame. The Celtics lead 18-9.

Jaylen Brown is heating up early in Game 3 #ToastedHighlights

10 PTS (3-3 FGM) ♨ pic.twitter.com/I0yKlOU1f5

— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2022

9:12 p.m.: The Celtics are feeling it from 3-point range early on. Jaylen Brown already has a pair of 3s, while Al Horford knocked down his first attempt of the game. Boston leads 12-4 in the first four minutes of the first quarter.

JB wasting no time 👌🏾 pic.twitter.com/Yc3VjLmM3c

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 9, 2022

Pregame

8:47 p.m.: The Warriors will start Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney.

straight out the gates, let’s get it pic.twitter.com/thv0Kn78jr

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 9, 2022

7:41 p.m.: The Warriors announced that Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are all available for Game 3.

7:27 p.m.: Head coach Ime Udoka says Robert Williams is available and will assume his normal spot in the starting lineup. The Celtics will keep the same starting five: Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Williams.

Let’s get it ☘️ pic.twitter.com/us3UUMoBdS

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 9, 2022

6:25 p.m.: Some important non-team-related news: Mike Breen will make his return to the broadcast booth in Game 3. Bang!

Mike Breen is officially back to call Game 3 of The Finals tonight.

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) June 8, 2022

4:30 p.m.: Robert Williams III, Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr. are each listed as questionable for Game 3.

What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on?

• Date: Wednesday, June 8
• TV channel: ABC
• Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 3 on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.

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Warriors vs. Celtics start time

• Date: Wednesday, June 8
• Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 8. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.

Warriors vs. Celtics schedule, results

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