When Brad Stevens called a timeout down 19-4 early in game three, it looked like trouble in The Garden. But, a late first quarter run caught the Nets off balance, and Boston was able to quickly fight back, erasing the deficit within minutes.
In what was the most competitive game of the series so far, Jayson Tatum did what he does best: shoot that pill. Tatum’s 50 points led Boston to a victory on their home court, putting them one game behind Brooklyn in the series, 2-1.
Tatum’s 50-point showing made him the third youngest player in NBA history, behind Rick Barry and Michael Jordan, to score 50 in a playoff game.