The Boston Celtics Surge Late to Defeat Indiana Pacers 114-111 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jrue Holiday, who was questionable to play due to illness, made a decisive three-point play and a critical steal in the final seconds, securing the victory. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, while Jaylen Brown and Al Horford contributed significantly with 24 and 23 points respectively. Despite a career-high 32 points from Andrew Nembhard and strong performances from T.J. McConnell, Myles Turner, and Pascal Siakam, the Pacers fell short, losing at home for the first time in seven playoff games.
Indiana missed the presence of All-NBA Third Team selection Tyrese Haliburton, who was out with a hamstring injury. The Pacers led by 18 points in the third quarter and maintained an eight-point lead with under three minutes left, but Boston finished with a 13-2 run to clinch the win. Horford’s clutch three-pointer and Holiday’s late-game heroics were pivotal in the comeback. Game 4 is set for Monday in Indianapolis, where the Celtics will have a chance to sweep the series.
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