Celtics vs. 76ers Score, Live Updates, Highlights From Game 3 of NBA Playoffs Series

It was a back-and-forth half with both teams shooting over 40% from the field. In the second half, expect both offenses, especially from behind the arc, to be the catalyst for both teams looking for a 2-1 series lead.

8:08 p.m.: As halftime approaches, the Celtics still lead by five. Brown is the only scorer on either side in double digits with 11.

8:01 p.m.: George suffered a blow and needed to be checked on by trainers, but he’s all good to go. Though, it’s a second foul on Brown.

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It’s 43-38 with 5:46 remaining.

7:50 p.m.: The Celtics have hit four straight threes to take a 10-point lead. But, on the other end, Paul George makes his first shot of the night.

7:47 p.m.: It’s an eight-point lead for Boston, with Derrick White nailing another three after a Baylor Scheierman rebound.

7:41 p.m.: At the end of the first, the Celtics lead by five.

Tatum and Brown lead scoring with six and seven, respectively.

7:37 p.m.: Boston has a six point lead, with Tatum hitting a three pointer to give the Celtics their largest lead of the game.

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7:31 p.m.: With three minutes left in the first, it’s a tie game. Both teams started cold from the field but have since exchanged shot after shot.

7:28 p.m.: The teams are going back-and-forth in Philadelphia.

After Maxey hits a layup to give the 76ers a four-point lead, Nikola Vucevic nails a three to cut the lead to one.

7:25 p.m.: Payton Pritchard ties the game, making his first three of the night. Then, on the other side, the Celtics get Edgecombe to take a difficult shot and miss.

Boston can’t score on the other end, and Maxey hits his first three to quickly take the lead; but then, Brown responds with one of his own.

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7:22 p.m.: Five minutes into the first, the Celtics trail by three. Philadelphia is currently on a 9-2 run.

7:17 p.m.: After taking a 4-0 lead, the Celtics have given up seven straight as the 76ers take their first lead.

It’s 7-4 Sixers early on.

7:13 p.m.: After a stop, the Celtics capitalize on the other end of the floor, with Jaylen Brown scoring the first two points of the game.

7:13 p.m.: We are underway in Philadelphia.

The 76ers have the first possession.

7:04 p.m.: It’s time for tipoff.

Will the Celtics retake the series lead or will Philadelphia win two straight?

6:55 p.m.: After a cold shooting performance in Game 2 where they shot just 26% from deep, Joe Mazzulla’s squad will need a significant bounce-back from its supporting cast to complement Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

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The defensive priority will be containing Tyrese Maxey and rookie standout Edgecombe, who combined for 59 points on Tuesday to steal home-court advantage.

6:45 p.m.: 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe had 30 points in Philadelphia’s Game 2 win, and tonight, he looks to become one of the youngest players ever to have consecutive 30+ point games in the postseason.