The Boston Celtics thrilled their fans with a stunning comeback win in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, overcoming an 18-point deficit. Jrue Holiday’s clutch performance secured the Celtics’ victory in the final moments. With 38 seconds left, Holiday converted a go-ahead three-point play and made a game-saving steal. He finished the game with 14 points, five of which came in the last 39 seconds, along with nine rebounds.
Apart from Holiday, Jayson Tatum was the standout hero for the Celtics. He matched his playoff career high with 36 points and added 10 rebounds and eight assists. Jaylen Brown contributed 24 points.
The Pacers struggled without their star player, Tyrese Haliburton, who was out due to injury. Yet, several Pacers players stepped up, including T.J. McConnell, who finished with 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam each contributed 22 points in the game.
Eastern Conference Finals: Celtics vs Pacers Game 4 Injury Report
Before Game 4 between the Pacers and Celtics, both teams have outlined their injury reports.
The Pacers have Tyrese Haliburton listed as questionable due to a sore left hamstring, and Bennedict Mathurin is out with a right shoulder labral tear.
For the Celtics, Luke Kornet is doubtful with a left wrist sprain, and Kristaps Porzingis is out with a right soleus strain.
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The Celtics’ Game 3 win has given them a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers must-win Game 4 to put themselves in a fighting position. If not, the Celtics will get the ticket to the NBA Finals for the second time in the last three years.
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