The Boston Celtics had managed to defeat the Bucks and Heat in the previous two rounds despite facing elimination, but could not repeat the feat for the third time.
This is the 40th occasion when the Finals are tied 1-1 at this stage, and the team that won Game 3 in these instances went on to win the championship 32 times.
New York [US], June 2 (ANI): As the 2022 NBA Finals tip off, one of its original franchises is set to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors have played all 76 NBA seasons, beginning in 1946-47. In fact, the Warriors won the first NBA championship (as the Phi