The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers after a dramatic comeback in Game 3 on Saturday night. The Celtics overcame an 18-point deficit to win 114-111, thanks to a standout performance by Jayson Tatum, who scored 36 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 8 assists without committing a turnover. Al Horford contributed with 23 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points. Jrue Holiday's late-game heroics, including a game-winning steal, were crucial in securing the victory. Despite Andrew Nembhard's 32 points and 9 assists for the Pacers, the Celtics are now one win away from the NBA Finals, with Game 4 scheduled for Monday at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Tatum and Brown get it done in game 4 to send Boston to the NBA Finals. ☘️ https://t.co/8U0bkGY1Tr https://t.co/GPjAnpNtLo
Celtics sweep the Pacers with three wins coming by 5, 3 and 3 points. Mavs up 3-0 on the Wolves with wins by 3, 1 and 9 points. As close as a sweep can be.
Jaylen Brown in the final 3 minutes to send the Celtics to the NBA Finals: -Hit a step through to tie the game -Blocked Nembhard at the rim -Attacked paint, found White for go-ahead 3 29 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, 1 block in 44 minutes. A complete game by Brown. https://t.co/7BZpOyWCZP
Such a gritty effort from the Celtics. Killer instinct on full display. Crazy that that ended up as a sweep, but they earned it.
Bucks fans watching Jrue Holiday make game-clinching clutch plays for the Celtics https://t.co/JDVBKkTb6b
The Pacers were scoreless in the final 3 minutes of the game 😳 https://t.co/JwiBLIkZ9T
Pacers outplay them 3 of the 4 games and get swept cause they piss down their leg in the last 4 minutes lol
Jaylen Brown has been 'BOUT IT all series 👏 https://t.co/jPgmQABCMc
Wolves and Pacers ran into the same issues in crunchtime. Lack of experience and zero semblance of offensive identity. Close sweeps both sides
The Indiana Pacers have blown another lead. https://t.co/rETzDK1Cax
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the main pieces for the Celtics, but Jrue Holiday made several huge plays down the stretch to help Boston win Games 3 and 4.
the Celtics won Game 1, 3 and 4 by a total margin of 11 points
Jayson Tatum tonight: 26 points 13 rebounds 8 assists FINALS BOUND ONCE AGAIN. https://t.co/v1EWpMeKjh
These Celtics can lock down when it's time. Shut them out for the last 3 1/2 minutes with multiple steals and a blocked shot.
Pacers over the last 3:32: No points, no poise, no clue.
What a sequence from Jaylen Brown. -Gets the block at the rim -Drive and kick to Derrick White for 3. https://t.co/73jEWh8dNM
Gotta say I'm impressed with the Pacers. I thought they'd get their ass kicked when they finally played a healthy team. They got swept, so in some ways they did get their ass kicked, but they probably should have won 3 of those 4 games with Haliburton out for the last two
The Pacers didn't score in the final three minutes of the game. https://t.co/XNaOqqK5qn
Pacers season ends in 4-0 sweep at hands of Celtics. No Haliburton last two games. Pacers could've - should've - won three of these games, but Celtics know how to finish. Pacers need to learn. #columncoming
Boston close out Indy, sweep Pacers. Both Indiana and Minnesota just can't close games in conference finals.
And hat-tip to the Pacers for a great season. Tough dudes. This is good learning for them
Jaylen Brown tonight: 29 PTS - 6 REB - 2 AST - 3 STL Jayson Tatum tonight: 26 PTS - 13 REB - 8 AST - 1 STL Jrue Holiday tonight: 17 PTS - 9 REB - 2 AST - 53% FG Derrick White tonight: 16 PTS - 4 REB - 4 AST - 5 STL - 3 BLK FINALS BOUND. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/tmZfA5Z71f
Bucks fans watching Jrue Holiday make winning plays to send the Celtics to the NBA Finals https://t.co/jU9wDrx3I5
When McConnell got leveled: Pacers led by six. Rest of the way: Celtics outscored Pacers 17-8, won by three.
Celtics, man........Pacers gagged away another lead but Celts had big stones to put this away. Still haven't lost a road game this postseason, right? And fittingly, Jrue had that clinching rebound. How many big plays has he and White had to help Brown/Tatum
The Pacers when they have a late lead. https://t.co/vRU5wHMKZQ
Indiana Pacers just got swept after leading late in 3 of the 4 games. Game 1: Pacers up 117-114 with the ball and 9 seconds left. Game 3: Pacers up 109-101 with 2:25 left. Game 4: Pacers up 98-90 with 5:40 left.
The Celtics in the final minutes of Games 1, 3, and 4 when they realized shit was getting serious. https://t.co/S3UGiLGcaC
The Celtics made every winning play down the stretch.
Pacers have NOBODY on their team to close games...
gave it everything. https://t.co/3gwjtI1SKF
Pacers lol blew like 3 games in final minute.. brutal for Indy fans. Pretty lame NBA playoffs.. gonna be two sweeps maybe in conference finals.. Hockey way more entertaining!
Jaylen Brown tonight: 29 points 6 rebounds 3 steals 11/22 FG CLUTCH. https://t.co/MnSe1wBKcn
BIG TIME PLAYERS MAKE BIG TIME PLAYS 🚨 https://t.co/YuGXxk7rls
MAVERICKS-CELTICS LET’S GET NUTS
Redemption year? 🤔 https://t.co/3s7JRXlDgk
The most Game 4 of a series up 3-0 on the road ending ever. Seemed like the Pacers were just waiting to find out how they were going to lose.
The Pacers might be the worst clutch-time team in the history of basketball. What in the ever loving hell was that.
Story of the East Finals for the Pacers https://t.co/X98TQE8m1H
The #Pacers had a very solid post season but choked like Dogs against the #Celtics The final 2-3 minutes in each game was beyond pathetic.
Boston Celtics STEADY IN THE CLUTCH
Pacers crunchtime offense https://t.co/yV40ptiyKN
Pacers look like getting swept but only one of the four games was ever terribly one-sided in the end. Weird series.
The Pacers blew three games in this series they should have one. This Eastern Conference Finals is going to sting for a long time
TATUM AND THE CELTICS ARE BACK IN THE NBA FINALS ☘️ Could this be their redemption for 2022? 👀 https://t.co/ooQowkzrCp
Jaylen Brown pulls off the tough drive and kick to find White in the corner for their first lead since the beginning of the half. Then Jrue Holiday skies for the rebound to end it and the Celtics are going to the NBA Finals as they sweep the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers in late-game situations vs. the Celtics https://t.co/cULWp1DjaJ
Pacers fans watching another 4th quarter lead disappear https://t.co/pO3m1da1M5
What are the Pacers doing?
The Celtics late game experience. https://t.co/jdNqHfxAl4
White 3. #Celtics
Bruh the Pacers turn into summer league players down the stretch I swear
The Pacers play like maniacs
Jaylen Brown ties it in the 4Q with finesse! BOS-IND (3-0) | Live on ESPN https://t.co/nnpWT8q83N
Need a closer. https://t.co/FXVim5l5cy https://t.co/C1lvpnnkN0
Beautiful step through by Jaylen Brown https://t.co/2JmOiYBDUW
[rick carlisle calls a timeout down the stretch of a close game] https://t.co/aR6qE66StU
lol this game is hilarious. celtics just attacking toppin every time down. pacers struggling with the ball pressure. i do respect the hell out of the pacers for scratching and clawing and being an exceptionally tough out in these games.
Jaylen Brown ties it up with a BEAUTIFUL step-through 🔥 https://t.co/3W6J6vWvzt
Pacers with some needless late game turnovers. I cannot believe it
Pacers picking a bad time to play hot potato with the basketball
What in the actual fuck are the Pacers doing?
Pacers pushing in transition with 90 seconds left in a tie game. Never change.
How many eight-point Pacers' fourth quarter leads have evaporated in like thirty seconds in this series?
#Pacers take a 3 off a fast break and now they are tied. Watch how many bad shots INDY takes.
Pacers and these fourth quarter leads shrinking. https://t.co/UIYAfZQ7dF
Jrue Holiday and-1 in the clutch! BOS trails by 2 in the 4Q on ESPN https://t.co/INkT36GcJp
Tatum tries to get the Turner switch and pushes off Nesmith. Now Tatum has 5. What a game. https://t.co/QQHAxprdel
Mid 4th quarter, bench scoring in this game is Pacers 34, Celtics 10.
Alright at what minute mark do the Pacers blow another outright win?
Tatum draws the defense and finds Holiday for an assist in the 4Q! BOS looks to advance to The Finals with a Game 4 win on ESPN https://t.co/2gNqRUWUja
PRA QUE, JAYLEN BROWN? PRA QUE? https://t.co/4MHTZQt6IW
Alright so the Pacers can drill Celtics players in the face from now on because that's just what happened. Noted
Common foul on Jaylen Brown. Crowd is quite unhappy. #Celtics #Pacers
Jayson Tatum drives downhill and flushes it with two! 🙌 BOS looks to advance to The Finals with a Game 4 win on ESPN https://t.co/0yrNHsxmv7
Celtics arrive for Game 4 with a chance to advance to The Finals with a win ☘️ Don't miss tipoff at 8pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/7JlTCDgSev
Tatum's 36 PTS, 10 REB and 8 AST led Boston's comeback to go up 3-0. Will the Celtics get a win tonight to advance to the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV? ⏰ Game 4, 8:00pm/et, ESPN https://t.co/BW7UkRvdMm
The Boston Celtics arrive for Game 4 with a 3-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. Will they complete the sweep tonight? 🧹 🎥 @espn https://t.co/SYMPOAQITd
The Pacers arrive for Game 4. Can they avoid the sweep? 👀 Celtics-Pacers at 8 ET on ESPN/ESPN2 📺 https://t.co/awDOLfhywP
After an 18-point comeback in Indy, the Celtics are one win away from advancing to the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV. Read @johnschuhmann's 5 takeaways from Boston's big win. Game 4, tomorrow at 8pm/et on ESPN. 📰 https://t.co/ODHS9YxG8G https://t.co/AATX760hIn
Jrue Holiday steals comeback win in closing seconds, puts Celtics on verge of NBA Finals ⤵️ https://t.co/RoUuPpGeeK
THE CELTICS STORMED BACK FROM THE DEAD TO STEAL GAME 3 AND TAKE A COMMANDING 3-0 SERIES LEAD!!!!!! https://t.co/OJfyQIk1YV https://t.co/NrZQBG44IU
Celtics surge late against Pacers to take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals https://t.co/D8Lnf5wuXg https://t.co/BZFWBHhJYg
Some brilliant play from Jayson Tatum helped put the Boston Celtics on the verge of another great escape against the Indiana Pacers. Then, a moment of defensive brilliance from Jrue Holiday put Boston one win away from the NBA Finals. https://t.co/B3OCqH3YE0
Jrue Holiday’s late heroics steered the Celtics to a thrilling 114-111 Game 3 triumph over the Pacers. Just like that, Boston is up 3-0, with a chance to sweep Monday night. Recap for @celticsblog: https://t.co/33z28qWHIO
Jayson Tatum leads Celtics rally over Pacers in Game 3 win: 10 takeaways https://t.co/ALiwq4yQyq
Jrue Holiday does a little bit of everything. Saturday night in Indiana, all he did was seal Game 3 for the Celtics. "His instincts, he’s a winner. That was an unbelievable play." https://t.co/KpkGYhn4bJ https://t.co/t1wsg7PfXe
Celtics roar back to push Pacers to brink of elimination: https://t.co/GTYhHZGAkd
Celtics surge late vs. Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals https://t.co/DlEO4klqtC https://t.co/6jmLClUiRg
New ESPN story: Some brilliant play from Jayson Tatum helped put the Boston Celtics on the verge of another great escape against the Indiana Pacers. Then, a moment of defensive brilliance from Jrue Holiday put Boston one win away from the NBA Finals. https://t.co/B3OCqH3YE0
Only cleared to play around 45 minutes before tip-off, Jrue Holiday fuels a late surge as the Celtics storm back from 18 points down to take a 3-0 lead over the Pacers in the East finals. #NBA #NBAConferenceFinals https://t.co/c9x3Rd5eN4
“Can’t speak highly enough about Jrue. The ultimate teammate, competitor, and obviously a champion. … Jrue’s a big-time player and he made a tremendous play.” Jayson Tatum praises Jrue holiday for his efforts in Game 3 💐 (via @NBATV) https://t.co/kfBzMu8T0K
Celtics on verge of sweep after comeback win vs. Pacers. 🍀 https://t.co/VTqwi81Zwt https://t.co/lcYziCfSbW
"He's [Jrue Holiday] just a winner... ultimately that's what it comes down to... I'm so fortunate to be playing next to him." Al Horford with high praise for Jrue Holiday 🙌 (via @NBA) https://t.co/MEninX7msS
“Can’t speak highly enough about Jrue. The ultimate teammate, competitor, and obviously a champion. … Jrue’s a big-time player and he made a tremendous play.” Tatum gives Jrue Holiday his flowers 💐 https://t.co/2Nu1r0vaVM
"He's just a winner... ultimately that's what it comes down to." Horford has high praise for Jrue Holiday 🙌 https://t.co/NTWOD1zdEy
Jayson Tatum and the @celtics pull off an 18-point comeback to take a 3-0 series lead in the ECF! Jaylen Brown: 24 PTS, 3 AST Al Horford: 23 PTS, 7 3PM (career high), 5 REB, 3 BLK Andrew Nembhard: 32 PTS (career high), 4 3PM, 9 AST Game 4: Monday, 8:00pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/5lYSc1jcCt
"Man, that was unbelievable. That was an unbelievable play. … [Jrue's] a winner and I’m so fortunate to be playing next to him. I don’t take it for granted.” Al Horford on Jrue Holiday's game-winning steal 🙌 https://t.co/oCSkd46cgi
Down 18 with 6 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter... Watch the @celtics storm back to pull out the road win and go up 3-0 in the East Finals ☘️ https://t.co/IfaDIXvsW7
Jayson Tatum's bounce-back performance helped the Celtics pull off a thrilling comeback victory over the Pacers in Game 3. Takeaways as Boston takes a commanding 3-0 series lead ⬇️ https://t.co/eLq0HobfQL
Jayson Tatum is the 1st player in NBA History with at least 36 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST while having 0 Turnovers in a playoff game, via @taylorcsnow. Special. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/SNcVTYo54D
Boston Celtics are one win from NBA Finals after Game 3 comeback against Indiana Pacers https://t.co/kOlcqcL4sO
#Celtics storm back with late run in Game 3, take 3-0 lead over Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals https://t.co/S9YgmpgBAb https://t.co/B25TMexdbZ
Jayson Tatum and the @celtics erase an 18-point 2nd half deficit to take a 3-0 lead in the East Finals! ☘️ 36 PTS ☘️ 5 3PM ☘️10 REB ☘️ 8 AST Game 4: Monday, 8:00pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/6AjnNCspbK
Jrue Holiday’s finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals https://t.co/1ZytlDIdfM
Jayson Tatum is the 1st player in NBA history with at least 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists while committing 0 turnovers in a playoff game. https://t.co/jjYsonLVGb
This is why the Celtics got Jrue Holiday. In the game's defining moments, he delivered once again. The Celtics withstood every Indiana punch and found a way on the road in Game 3 in a thriller. Gamer for @celticsblog: https://t.co/33z28qWHIO
The Pacers dictated the action the bulk of the night. But the Celtics never relented. They methodically chipped away, then Jrue Holiday provided the late-game heroics. Just like that, it's 3-0, following a gritty Celtics Game 3 triumph: https://t.co/33z28qWHIO @celticsblog
Jayson Tatum is the 9th player in NBA history to have at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks and a steal in a playoff game. He's the first player to hit all of those marks without committing a turnover!
The Celtics ripped away Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis, coming from 18 points down in a 114-111 victory that all but cements their place in the NBA Finals. More instant analysis: https://t.co/U4HUgkrZUe
Celtics come back from 18 down in the 2nd half to take a 3-0 lead! JT: 36 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST JB: 24, PTS, 3 AST https://t.co/iLtwyEa4oh
Celtics erased an 18-point deficit to steal Game 3 😳 https://t.co/CGgcT03K89
Jayson Tatum is the 1st player in NBA history with at least 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists while committing 0 turnovers in a playoff game. https://t.co/ZlfqVcT5lq
The Celtics trailed by as many as 18 in Game 3 and hadn’t held a lead since the beginning of the second quarter, but Boston surged back in the final frame to win and take a 3-0 lead in the series. https://t.co/HjG3Cd8ZRo
CELTICS COMEBACK AND DEFEAT PACERS IN GAME 3 😱🔥 One win away. https://t.co/yEovBcyhVG
The Celtics overcame an 18-point 3rd-quarter deficit to steal Game 3 and to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers Saturday night. https://t.co/lxSKfCivLe https://t.co/A12k1IAhB6
THE CELTICS COMPLETE THE COMEBACK TO GO UP 3-0. 😱 ✅ IND +7.5 ✅ O 220.5 Total Points https://t.co/v7eUyfqUyW
CELTICS TAKE A 3-0 SERIES LEAD ☘️ Tatum: 36 PTS | 10 REB | 8 AST Holiday: 14 PTS | 9 REB | 3 STL Horford: 23 PTS | 7 3PM | 3 BLK https://t.co/Rcm8aK0kCZ
Jayson Tatum with a near-perfect performance to snatch total control of the Eastern Conference Finals: 36 points 10 rebounds 8 assists 2 blocks 1 steal 0 turnovers https://t.co/Y4i3XYYz1e
The Boston Celtics take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jayson Tatum in the win: ◽️36 PTS ◽️10 REB ◽️8 AST ◽️5-10 3PT https://t.co/1n80Egva6Z
A big game from Jayson Tatum puts the Celtics up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals! #DifferentHere https://t.co/P3u6tzrw4o
Stunning Celtics Win Over Pacers In Game 3 https://t.co/nLCKHUrWT1
Celtics win, and take a 3-0 Eastern Conference Finals series lead on the Pacers. #NBA #NBAplayoffs
The Boston Celtics are one win away from the NBA Finals 🔥 https://t.co/26SEyKL5a3
The Celtics STORM back in the second half to take a 3-0 series lead 👀 Jayson Tatum: 36 PTS, 10 REBS, 8 ASTS 12-of-23 FG Al Horford: 23 PTS, 5 REBS 7-of-12 3PT (career-high) Jaylen Brown: 24 PTS, 3 ASTS 10-of-18 FG https://t.co/BlaIu5esTD
Jayson Tatum tonight: 36 PTS 10 REB 8 AST 5 3PM 0 TOV 1st player in NBA history (including regular season) to reach those numbers in a game with 0 TOV. https://t.co/Fk6alDcBnq
CELTICS COME BACK FROM DOWN 18 TO WIN GAME 3‼️ https://t.co/B1Yd4NYpQ1
COMEBACK COMPLETE ✅ The Celtics rally in the second half to take a 3-0 series lead 😤 https://t.co/pgPASgpxiu
BREAKING: The Boston Celtics take a 3-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. 🔥 https://t.co/xRnEkbhccE
BREAKING: THE CELTICS HAVE TAKEN A 3-0 SERIES LEAD OVER THE PACERS. 🔥 ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE FINALS. https://t.co/EEdWrUS6P4