In a game that was decided by only two points, there were simply too many possessions in which the Lakers beat them to the ball.

Butler only had six points with his team trailing by 13 going into halftime. In Game 3, he saw his lowest scoring output of the postseason, being held to just 11 points shooting 2-for from the field and 1-for-5 from 3-point land with five turnovers. East Finals: Celtics vs. If the Heat want to win Game 4 and take control of the series, they need their star forward to show up throughout the whole game. It wasn't just a matter of the Lakers picking off haphazard passes either. The Celtics dominated points in the paint in Game 3, outscoring the Heat While rookie Tyler Herro has been the main contributer off the bench, he needs a second man to become that scorer with him. If you're looking for answers as to how that happened, Brown's shot chart paints the perfect picture. Lakers, Game 3.

He had 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals while hitting on of attempts from the field. As great as Tatum was in Game 3, you could easily make the case that Brown was the best player on the floor. In a game that was decided by only two points, there were simply too many possessions in which the Lakers beat them to the ball. It's not like that. Lakers, Game 3. After being down , Boston had to win Game 3 to keep its season alive. It was a factor on the final possession of the game, as an offensive rebound from Danny Green preceded Davis' game-winning 3-pointer. One of the main things Miami Heat players have been pushing over the last three to four days has been the need to start out aggressive. Los Angeles Lakers. While rookie Tyler Herro has been the main contributer off the bench, he needs a second man to become that scorer with him.

All rights reserved. Watch on Any Device Stream on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. Minutes led in the ECF Celtics Jimmy Butler was one player from the Heat that received criticism after their point loss Saturday night. In Game 3, he saw his lowest scoring output of the postseason, being held to just 11 points shooting 2-for from the field and 1-for-5 from 3-point land with five turnovers. In 33 minutes, Grant scored 26 points on 7-for shooting from the field, 2-for-5 from 3-point range and for from the free throw line, making for the highest scoring game of his postseason career. Bam Adebayo brought his A-game for Game 3, as he has for every game so far this series. That's not bad company to be a part of. Miami Heat.

However, the first three quarters are a different story. He shot 3-for-4 from the field in the final frame, but only scoring 17 points for the game, especially on a night where Dragic was also held under 20, is a recipe for disaster as the Heat try and keep up with the Celtics offensive weapons. As I already mentioned, he talked about being frustrated with his team's slow starts, but he himself didn't get going until the fourth quarter. You must create an account to live stream this match! The Heat have had trouble starting games with the same energy that they close games. Must-See Highlights. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were unstoppable in Game 3. The Celtics dominated points in the paint in Game 3, outscoring the Heat

If the Heat want to win Game 4 and take control of the series, they need their star forward to show up throughout the whole game. It'll also be interesting to see if the Nuggets are better prepared for it. The Celtics played great all-around basketball. The Lakers got some decent play out of their supporting cast in Game 3, but nobody could quite match the production of Grant and Morris. He controlled the entire game, asserting himself into the paint, attacking the rim at will to really put the pressure on Miami's defence. Of the 12 games the Heat have played, Dragic has only been held under 20 points four times. Additionally, the Nuggets got a spark from backup point guard Monte Morris, who came off the bench to score 14 points in 19 minutes. Through three games, Olynyk only has a total of 12 points in 36 minutes. NBA Streams Club. Sign Up.

He got to the foul line 12 times, made 10, had really good defensive possessions guarding some of the best players in the world. In every facet of the game, Brown had an impact and showed his worth to the Celtics. Sign Up. All rights reserved. Password recovery. All rights reserved. The Celtics played great all-around basketball. Jimmy Butler was one player from the Heat that received criticism after their point loss Saturday night. Minutes led in the ECF Celtics

It'll also be interesting to see if the Nuggets are better prepared for it. There's a lot that goes into beating this Lakers team, but one of the keys is getting them to play in the halfcourt, where they ranked 19th in offensive efficiency during the regular season, per Cleaning The Glass. According to NBA. It will be important for him to continue this type of performance if Butler starts playing aggressive right off the bat. Series News. While it was not an elimination game, no team has ever come back from a deficit. And when one or two of those players do give them a scoring punch, they become an entirely new monster. If the Heat want to win Game 4 and take control of the series, they need their star forward to show up throughout the whole game. The rest of Boston's roster followed suit and as a result, they came away with a win.

Live Games With another crucial game set for Wednesday evening, here are three things to watch for during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. They seemingly found a rhythm on offense, while Miami played terrible during the first three quarters. Watch on Any Device Stream on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. NBA Streams Club. In 33 minutes, Grant scored 26 points on 7-for shooting from the field, 2-for-5 from 3-point range and for from the free throw line, making for the highest scoring game of his postseason career. In Game 3, he saw his lowest scoring output of the postseason, being held to just 11 points shooting 2-for from the field and 1-for-5 from 3-point land with five turnovers. Butler only had six points with his team trailing by 13 going into halftime. One of the main things Miami Heat players have been pushing over the last three to four days has been the need to start out aggressive.

That's not bad company to be a part of. It wasn't just a matter of the Lakers picking off haphazard passes either. In this series in particular, The Dragon went off for 29 points and 25 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, pacing Miami's offence. Look for both of these two players to step things up in Game 4 as they try and inch closer to that elusive NBA Finals appearance they're both lacking. While it was not an elimination game, no team has ever come back from a deficit. Series News. It's not like that. Look for Miami to come out with a different type of attitude in the first half of Game 4 to try and avoid having to come from behind later in the game where the margin for error is much smaller. Privacy Policy. Reset Password Enter your email address and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

That's not bad company to be a part of. In Game 3, he saw his lowest scoring output of the postseason, being held to just 11 points shooting 2-for from the field and 1-for-5 from 3-point land with five turnovers. Over a three minute stretch, Los Angeles went on a run to cut Denver's lead into single digits, sparked by it forcing not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, but six turnovers, five of which were live ball. Must-See Highlights. He has developed a reputation for showing up in the fourth quarter. In this series in particular, The Dragon went off for 29 points and 25 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, pacing Miami's offence. Miami Heat. Password Forgot Password?

Password Forgot Password? The Finals: Lakers vs. Sign in. The Lakers got some decent play out of their supporting cast in Game 3, but nobody could quite match the production of Grant and Morris. Watch on Any Device Stream on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. Butler only had six points with his team trailing by 13 going into halftime. Password recovery. Sign Up. He shot 3-for-4 from the field in the final frame, but only scoring 17 points for the game, especially on a night where Dragic was also held under 20, is a recipe for disaster as the Heat try and keep up with the Celtics offensive weapons.

This dunk on the fast break showcases just the type of mentality he was playing with:. That's not bad company to be a part of. One of the main things Miami Heat players have been pushing over the last three to four days has been the need to start out aggressive. The Finals: Lakers vs. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were unstoppable in Game 3. Watch Now. The Celtics dominated points in the paint in Game 3, outscoring the Heat The Nuggets missed all four of the shots they attempted against that zone in addition to coughing the ball up several times. Privacy Policy.

The Celtics did make a major adjustment from the first two games, switching the tenacious Marcus Smart on to Dragic, and assuming they stick with that gameplan going forward, the Heat are going to need their starting point guard to get back into a groove. Look for both of these two players to step things up in Game 4 as they try and inch closer to that elusive NBA Finals appearance they're both lacking. Jaylen Brown played one of the better games of his career last Saturday night. Butler only had six points with his team trailing by 13 going into halftime. After being down , Boston had to win Game 3 to keep its season alive. He had 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals while hitting on of attempts from the field. Privacy Policy. With another crucial game set for Wednesday evening, here are three things to watch for during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Password Forgot Password? Los Angeles Lakers. That's not bad company to be a part of. Don't have an account? As great as Tatum was in Game 3, you could easily make the case that Brown was the best player on the floor. Series News. Minutes led in the ECF Celtics The Heat can not sustain what they have been doing. I'm proud of Jerami. Forgot your password?

Watch Now. One of the main things Miami Heat players have been pushing over the last three to four days has been the need to start out aggressive. Butler played a role in his team's late push at another comeback, going for seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter. He had 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals while hitting on of attempts from the field. The Finals: Lakers vs. It's not like that. Los Angeles Lakers. They had four players score plus points. Bam Adebayo brought his A-game for Game 3, as he has for every game so far this series. It wasn't just a matter of the Lakers picking off haphazard passes either.

If you're looking for answers as to how that happened, Brown's shot chart paints the perfect picture. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Game 2 was particularly rough for the Nuggets in that regard. Bam Adebayo brought his A-game for Game 3, as he has for every game so far this series. He shot 3-for-4 from the field in the final frame, but only scoring 17 points for the game, especially on a night where Dragic was also held under 20, is a recipe for disaster as the Heat try and keep up with the Celtics offensive weapons. The rest of Boston's roster followed suit and as a result, they came away with a win. Look for Miami to come out with a different type of attitude in the first half of Game 4 to try and avoid having to come from behind later in the game where the margin for error is much smaller. They completed double-digit comebacks in Games 1 and 2 to take a series lead, but their point comeback in Game 3 came up just short.

Lakers, Game 3. Game 2 was particularly rough for the Nuggets in that regard. In 33 minutes, Grant scored 26 points on 7-for shooting from the field, 2-for-5 from 3-point range and for from the free throw line, making for the highest scoring game of his postseason career. One of the main things Miami Heat players have been pushing over the last three to four days has been the need to start out aggressive. And when one or two of those players do give them a scoring punch, they become an entirely new monster. One thing the Nuggets did a much better job of in Game 3 was limiting the Lakers' second-chance opportunities. They straight up stripped the ball from the Nuggets on a couple of occasions, leading to easy baskets on the other end. Playing from behind is hard to do every single game. In a game that was decided by only two points, there were simply too many possessions in which the Lakers beat them to the ball. Butler played a role in his team's late push at another comeback, going for seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter.

The Heat have had trouble starting games with the same energy that they close games. They straight up stripped the ball from the Nuggets on a couple of occasions, leading to easy baskets on the other end. Tatum was flirting with a point triple-double, making history in the process. According to NBA. Privacy Policy. Continue to stream for FREE. Through three games, Olynyk only has a total of 12 points in 36 minutes. Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers, Game 3.

And it worked. In this series in particular, The Dragon went off for 29 points and 25 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, pacing Miami's offence. West Finals: Lakers vs. However, the first three quarters are a different story. Tatum was a menace in transition, flying down the court with a purpose every time Boston created a turnover or grabbed a defensive rebound. If you're looking for answers as to how that happened, Brown's shot chart paints the perfect picture. As I already mentioned, he talked about being frustrated with his team's slow starts, but he himself didn't get going until the fourth quarter. The Lakers got some decent play out of their supporting cast in Game 3, but nobody could quite match the production of Grant and Morris. Sign In Email. Butler played a role in his team's late push at another comeback, going for seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter.

Password recovery. It was a factor on the final possession of the game, as an offensive rebound from Danny Green preceded Davis' game-winning 3-pointer. He got to the foul line 12 times, made 10, had really good defensive possessions guarding some of the best players in the world. Watch on Any Device Stream on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. In 33 minutes, Grant scored 26 points on 7-for shooting from the field, 2-for-5 from 3-point range and for from the free throw line, making for the highest scoring game of his postseason career. Boston was able to keep its lead and knock off one of the main points they needed to accomplish in Game 3. With the series now at , the Celtics aim to even the series with a Game 4 win to make it a best two-out-of-three scenario to reach the NBA Finals while the Heat try and put themselves one win away from reaching the championship. They've yet to lead after the first quarter in this series and have gone into the second half trailing in two out of the three games they've played against the Celtics in the Conference Finals. The Celtics played great all-around basketball. Through three games, Olynyk only has a total of 12 points in 36 minutes.

Series News. The Heat were outscored in the first quarter, which resulted in a point deficit heading into halftime. Of the 12 games the Heat have played, Dragic has only been held under 20 points four times. When he is at his best, the Celtics are at their best. Watch Now. As I already mentioned, he talked about being frustrated with his team's slow starts, but he himself didn't get going until the fourth quarter. So far in these playoffs, Goran Dragic has looked like the player named an All-Star back in Password recovery. Password Forgot Password?

Miami Heat. It'll also be interesting to see if the Nuggets are better prepared for it. Password recovery. When he is at his best, the Celtics are at their best. Over a three minute stretch, Los Angeles went on a run to cut Denver's lead into single digits, sparked by it forcing not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, but six turnovers, five of which were live ball. Boston was able to keep its lead and knock off one of the main points they needed to accomplish in Game 3. There's a lot that goes into beating this Lakers team, but one of the keys is getting them to play in the halfcourt, where they ranked 19th in offensive efficiency during the regular season, per Cleaning The Glass. The Lakers got some decent play out of their supporting cast in Game 3, but nobody could quite match the production of Grant and Morris. This dunk on the fast break showcases just the type of mentality he was playing with:. Kendrick Nunn is the other shooter off the bench that can consistently score plus on a nightly basis, but he has struggled during the NBA Playoffs.

Luka Doncic, this season, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the only two other players to achieve that feat, each doing so once. How realistic is it for Boston to have four guys score plus each night? Instead of settling for contested perimeter jumpers against Miami's defence, Brown set the tone by getting into the teeth of the defence. The Celtics did make a major adjustment from the first two games, switching the tenacious Marcus Smart on to Dragic, and assuming they stick with that gameplan going forward, the Heat are going to need their starting point guard to get back into a groove. Kendrick Nunn is the other shooter off the bench that can consistently score plus on a nightly basis, but he has struggled during the NBA Playoffs. Series News. They've yet to lead after the first quarter in this series and have gone into the second half trailing in two out of the three games they've played against the Celtics in the Conference Finals. Sign in. Live Games

Jaylen Brown played one of the better games of his career last Saturday night. Of the 12 games the Heat have played, Dragic has only been held under 20 points four times. If you're looking for answers as to how that happened, Brown's shot chart paints the perfect picture. The Celtics did make a major adjustment from the first two games, switching the tenacious Marcus Smart on to Dragic, and assuming they stick with that gameplan going forward, the Heat are going to need their starting point guard to get back into a groove. Miami Heat. Kendrick Nunn is the other shooter off the bench that can consistently score plus on a nightly basis, but he has struggled during the NBA Playoffs. After being down , Boston had to win Game 3 to keep its season alive. Not only did it catch them off guard, it completely took them out of their rhythm, to the point where they needed some late-game heroics from Murray to avoid a meltdown. The Finals: Lakers vs. Look for both of these two players to step things up in Game 4 as they try and inch closer to that elusive NBA Finals appearance they're both lacking.

In this series in particular, The Dragon went off for 29 points and 25 points in Games 1 and 2, respectively, pacing Miami's offence. You must create an account to live stream this match! If Olynyk can improve his shooting, him and Herro will become the extra scoring off the bench that Miami needs. One of the main things Miami Heat players have been pushing over the last three to four days has been the need to start out aggressive. According to NBA. And when one or two of those players do give them a scoring punch, they become an entirely new monster. Look for Miami to come out with a different type of attitude in the first half of Game 4 to try and avoid having to come from behind later in the game where the margin for error is much smaller. Watch Now. He got to the foul line 12 times, made 10, had really good defensive possessions guarding some of the best players in the world.