Celtics Sweep Pacers, Advance to NBA Finals
Jayson Tatum Matches Playoff Career High as Boston Celtics Win Game 4
10 Telling Stats Contextualize Wild Game 3
INDIANAPOLIS - The Boston Celtics are returning to the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons after sweeping the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics won Game 4 on Monday night, 105-102, to secure the series victory.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 36 points, matching his playoff career high. Jrue Holiday also had a strong performance for the Celtics, scoring 25 points and hitting the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute remaining.
The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who had 27 points. Domantas Sabonis also had a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
The Celtics will now face the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for June 1st.
10 Telling Stats Following Game 3:
- The Celtics shot 46.9% from the field, while the Pacers shot 43.2%.
- The Celtics hit 14 three-pointers, while the Pacers hit 10.
- The Celtics outrebounded the Pacers 50-37.
- Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 27 points.
- The Celtics had seven players score in double figures, while the Pacers had four.
- The Celtics led by 19 points in the first quarter, but the Pacers fought back to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
- The Celtics made their last six free throws in the final minutes of the game to seal the victory.
- The Celtics have now won 12 games in a row and are undefeated in the playoffs.
- The Pacers have now lost four games in a row and are eliminated from the playoffs.
- The Celtics will now face the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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