The Boston Celtics have a commanding 3-0 lead against the Indiana Pacers in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. In Game 4, the Celtics overcame an 18-point deficit with a stellar performance from Jayson Tatum, who scored a career-high 36 points. The Pacers, on the other hand, faced an uphill battle without Tyrese Haliburton due to injury. Andrew Nembhard stepped up and delivered a career-high 32 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to keep them in the lead as the Celtics mounted a comeback in the second half.
Jrue Holiday played a crucial role for the Celtics, making key plays down the stretch to secure their win. The Gainbridge Fieldhouse was filled with tension as Holiday’s steal in the final seconds sealed the win for the Celtics. There was some controversy regarding potential fouls, but ultimately, the Celtics emerged victorious. With history against them and facing elimination, the Pacers must dig deep and find resilience to keep their playoff hopes alive in Game 4 on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.
