Tatum, Brown Combine for 50 as Celtics Win Game 3

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April 25, 2026

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The Boston Celtics refused to let the Philadelphia 76ers seize control of the series. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points in Boston’s 108-100 win. The Boston Celtics now lead the Eastern Conference first-round series 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled Sunday in Philadelphia.

Tatum’s Shooting, Brown’s Closing Run Deny 76ers a Game 3 Home Win

Jayson Tatum shot 5 of 9 from three-point range in Game 3. Friday marked Tatum’s 19th game of the season following Achilles surgery last May. Payton Pritchard also hit 5 three-pointers in the win.

Jaylen Brown sealed Game 3 with 8 consecutive points in the fourth quarter. Brown’s personal run pushed the Boston Celtics ahead 96-92 with under four minutes remaining. The Celtics made 20 of 47 three-point attempts in Game 3 compared to Philadelphia’s 12 of 35.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points for the 76ers in the loss. Paul George added 18 points for Philadelphia. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond combined for 22 points at center for Philadelphia. Bona and Drummond filled in for Joel Embiid, who did not play in Game 3.