The Boston Celtics faced off against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs last night. Despite winning the first two games of the series, the Celtics fell to the Hawks with a final score of 130-122. Trae Young led the way for the Hawks with 32 points, while the Celtics struggled to rebound and were outrebounded 48-29 (The Boston Globe).
Despite the loss, the Celtics have found a new third option in Derrick White, who has emerged as a key player for the team. White has been instrumental in helping the Celtics secure their wins in Games 1 and 2 (Celtics Wire).
In other playoff news, the 2023 NBA playoffs schedule has been released, with eight games taking place this weekend. The 76ers will be playing without MVP candidate Joel Embiid, who is out with an injury (CBS Sports).
Looking ahead, the Celtics will need to regroup and look for ways to improve their play going into Game 4 against the Hawks. Even former Celtics player Joe Mazzulla is urging the team to “throw one back” at the Hawks after their Game 3 loss (Sports Illustrated).
Off the court, Celtics history was revisited as fans celebrated the 1958 NBA draft picks of Swain and Smith, as well as the birthday of player Coles. Former Celtics players Rondo and IT also made headlines for their notable performances in past games (Celtics Wire).
As the playoffs continue, fans will be keeping a close eye on the Celtics and their performance as they look to advance to the next round.
