NBA Finals 2022: Players arrive to Game 3 in style

The NBA Finals shift to TD Garden in Boston as the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics face off Wednesday with a 2-1 series lead at stake.

The Warriors evened the series after a convincing Game 2 win on Sunday. The third quarter was the difference, as Golden State outscored Boston 35-14 in that frame. Turnovers hurt the Celtics all night — they gave the ball away 21 times, which turned into 33 points for the Warriors.

How pivotal is Game 3 in the Finals? According to ESPN Stats and Information, teams that win Game 3 in Finals history with the series tied go on to win the championship 82% of the time (32-7). The Warriors are 1-3 all-time in NBA Finals Game 3’s when the series is knotted at a game apiece, while the Celtics are 5-6 all-time.

Just off the court, there have been a bevy of stars who came to watch the first two Finals games. Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Michael B. Jordan and Bay Area natives E-40 and G-Eazy were among the celebrities to sit courtside at the Chase Center for Games 1 and 2.

Now with the series in Boston, TD Garden will put its own flair on the matchup.

Here are some of the best sights and sounds from Game 3 of the Finals:

Welcome to Flavortown, Massachusetts

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is courtside at the TD Garden for Game 3.

Measure twice, dunk once

A bit of an odd scene around the Warriors’ rim at the TD Garden, as the hoop was slightly too high. Damion Lee double-checked after it was fixed.

Finals threads

Golden State brought out its City Edition jerseys for the first game on the road. Meanwhile, the home team distributed shirts that may forecast the franchise’s next championship.

Showing up and showing out

From Boston’s (alleged) biggest enemy to its young duo making their first home Finals game appearance and more, players from both teams arrived in style.

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