Game 3: Nets at Celtics

Fans watch as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving runs up the court during the second quarter of Game 3 against the Boston Celtics during an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Boston Celtics guard Romeo Langford (45) grabs a rebound next to Brooklyn Nets forward Bruce Brown (1) as Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) watches during the second quarter of Game 3 during the NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton (33) looks for room to make a move against Boston Celtics guard Romeo Langford (45) during the first quarter of Game 3 during an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) drives against Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier (94) during the second quarter of Game 3 during an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets' Blake Griffin, right, as Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) and Celtics center Tristan Thompson (13) watch during the third quarter of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker shoots as Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, and guard James Harden, below, defend during the first quarter of Game 3 in an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) loses control of the ball as Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier (94) defends during the first quarter of Game 3 in an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) loses control of the ball between Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier (94) and guard Kemba Walker, rear, during the first quarter of Game 3 during an NBA first-round playoff series on May 28, 2021.