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Boston Celtics: 4 takeaways from heart pounding Game 3 thriller

By Dylan Woods

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hugs Al Horford #42 after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 101-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hugs Al Horford #42 after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 101-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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At every big moment and tough situation, the Boston Celtics delivered. Thanks to mental toughness and clutch play, they have a 3-0 lead to show off.

What else needs to be said about the Boston Celtics? At every turn, they give us fans even more reasons to love our team. Through all adversity, the C’s come out on the winning side every time.

Yet again, the Celtics have done something me and many others never thought they could accomplish. Facing a heavily favored Philly team that supposedly had more talent, they have won the first 3 games of the series.

In Game 1, they controlled the game wire-to-wire. In Game 2, they came back from the dead down 22 to win by 5. Now, in Game 3, the Boston Celtics went into Philly’s house and scrapped there way to an overtime win.

You could write a book about Game 3. From the twists, the turns, the crowd, and even the guy who controls the confetti, it had everything you would want from an all-time playoff game.

But ignoring the theatrics and the drama, the Boston Celtics won this game because of one lucky play, two clutch players, and a brilliant coach who can do no wrong.

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