Two critical NBA Playoff Game 3 matchups are set for Saturday evening, with both series tied 1-1. Here's what you need to know:

Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks (Bucks -1.5)

The Celtics dominated Game 2 with stellar performances from:

• Jaylen Brown: 30 points (11-18 FG), 6 rebounds, 6 assists
• Jayson Tatum: 29 points (10-20 FG), 8 assists, 3 steals
• Grant Williams: 21 points off bench with six 3-pointers
• Al Horford: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals

For Milwaukee:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28 points but struggled shooting (11-27 FG)
• Jrue Holiday: 19 points, 7 assists

With the series shifting to Milwaukee's home court, expect the Bucks' passionate crowd to help propel them to a Game 3 victory.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors (Warriors -7)

Memphis evened the series behind:

• Ja Morant's explosive 47 points (15-31 FG), 8 assists, 3 steals
• Ziaire Williams: 14 points off bench
• Jaren Jackson Jr.: 12 points, 8 rebounds

Warriors' key performers:

• Stephen Curry: 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
• Jordan Poole: 20 points
• Andrew Wiggins: 16 points

The Grizzlies' defense held Golden State to just 7-38 from three-point range. However, with the series moving to San Francisco, expect the Warriors' home crowd to energize their three-point shooting and help secure the win.

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