Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics; NBA FINALS 2022 Game 3: Match Prediction, Injury Report, Players to Watch out For & Telecast Details

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Match Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

The Golden State Warriors will face the Boston Celtics on 8th June 2022, in what will be the third game of their ongoing series in the NBA Finals.

The Celtics were able to win the first game of the series at the Warriors’ home court and gained an advantage in the series. Unsurprisingly, the Warriors bounced back pretty well in the second game to level up the series. The focus now shifts onto Boston where the Celtics will look to keep the advantage to them and protect their home court.

Injury Report:

Celtics:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Robert Williams III	C	Monday, Jun 6	Knee	Game Time Decision

Warriors:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Andre Iguodala	SG	Sun, Jun 5	Neck	Expected to be out until at least Jun 8
James Wiseman	C	Sat, Mar 26	Knee	Out for the season

Source: CBS Sports

Players to Watch out for in Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

Klay Thompson – Warriors

Klay hasn’t been playing like himself so far in the series, and he will look to get things right pretty quickly. He is an important part of their team, and he would like to lead his team in game 3.

Jayson Tatum – Celtics

Tatum had a solid bounce back in game 2 after a terrible game 1 performance, and he will look to build on that to help his team secure the win to go ahead in the series.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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The Celtics will be the favorites to get the job done here at their own home court, and cement a 2-1 lead in the series, to keep the advantage in their favor.