In a dramatic Game 4 showdown, the Boston Celtics rallied from a multi-possession deficit in the final minutes to clinch a 105-102 victory on the road against the Indiana Pacers, securing a clean sweep in the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.
The Celtics, displaying resilience throughout the series, overcame a 98-90 deficit with just under six minutes remaining in the game. Their remarkable comeback was highlighted by a 15-4 scoring run, culminating in a decisive 3-pointer by Derrick White in the closing minute to break the 102-102 tie. The Pacers failed to score in the final 3:32 of the contest, sealing their fate.
Leading the charge for the Celtics were Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, who contributed 29 and 26 points, respectively. Derrick White delivered a standout performance with 16 points, along with four assists, four rebounds, five steals, and three blocks.
Acknowledging his pivotal role in the series, Jaylen Brown was honored with the Larry Bird Trophy as the MVP of the Eastern Conference finals.
Despite the absence of Tyrese Haliburton due to a hamstring injury, Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 24 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists.
With this victory, the Celtics advance to the NBA Finals for the second time in three years. They previously faced defeat in the 2022 championship series against the Golden State Warriors.
Boston will now await the outcome of the series between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Dallas holding a commanding 3-0 lead.
