Celtics On the Verge of NBA Finals, Pacers Fight to Stay Alive

Pacers Face Elimination as Celtics Lead Series 3-0

The Boston Celtics are just one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals after a stunning come-from-behind victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3. Despite trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter, the Celtics rallied to snatch a 114-111 win, putting them on the cusp of the championship series.

Jayson Tatum Shines as Celtics Force Game 4

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics' charge, finishing with a team-high 36 points. His clutch plays down the stretch proved decisive, as he sank a game-tying three-pointer with just seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Tatum's heroics sent the game into overtime, where the Celtics ultimately prevailed.

Kemba Walker contributed 23 points for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points and 11 rebounds. For the Pacers, Domantas Sabonis notched a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' late surge.

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals is set for Friday, May 26th. The Pacers will be desperate to avoid elimination and extend the series, while the Celtics will look to close it out and secure a berth in the NBA Finals.