Boston takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Golden State

Updated Jun. 9, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors (53-29, third in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (51-31, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT

LINE: Celtics -3.5; over/under is 215

NBA FINALS: Celtics lead series 2-1

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Celtics defeated the Warriors 116-100 in the last meeting. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points, and Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points.

The Celtics are 28-13 in home games. Boston is the league leader at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 104.5 points while holding opponents to 43.4% shooting.

The Warriors are 22-19 on the road. Golden State is seventh in the NBA scoring 13.8 fast break points per game. Curry leads the Warriors averaging 3.2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jayson Tatum is scoring 26.9 points per game with 8.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists for the Celtics. Brown is averaging 23.7 points and 7.2 rebounds while shooting 46.9% over the past 10 games for Boston.

Kevon Looney is averaging six points and 7.3 rebounds for the Warriors. Curry is averaging 25.6 points over the last 10 games for Golden State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 105.9 points, 44.3 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 6.0 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 101.3 points per game.

Warriors: 6-4, averaging 109.6 points, 45.3 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.7 points.

INJURIES: Celtics: None listed.

Warriors: James Wiseman: out for season (knee).

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