The next day, the Boston Celtics hosted the Atlanta Hawks once again for another fierce battle.
This time, the Boston Celtics once again displayed overwhelming dominance, giving the Atlanta Hawks no chance to catch their breath.
After just three hard-fought quarters, the outcome was no longer in doubt. In the end, the Boston Celtics crushed their opponents 114:88, winning by a massive 26 points!
With that, they won two straight games and took a 2:0 lead in the series.
According to the schedule, Games 3 and 4 of the series would move to the Atlanta Hawks' home court.
Yet, surprisingly, on the very night after the game ended, every member of the Boston Celtics boarded a private plane without delay and headed for Atlanta.
By comparison, the Atlanta Hawks seemed rather relaxed. They actually chose to stay in Boston for another night, only setting off for their own city the following morning.
When the Atlanta Hawks players woke up groggily, they discovered in horror that it was as though the sky were falling—the Boston Celtics had already arrived in Atlanta and begun preparing for the upcoming games.
The reason the Boston Celtics were in such a hurry was precisely because they understood the importance of this series.
They wanted to sweep their opponents in one go, then return to Boston with their heads held high and a perfect 4:0 record.
The date was April 25, and Game 3 of the Atlanta Hawks-Boston Celtics series was about to take place at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
This game was destined to draw the attention of countless fans. Would the Boston Celtics continue their dominant form and seal the victory in one stroke?
Or would the Atlanta Hawks rise up and strike back in front of their hometown fans, pulling one game back?