Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis remains out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers due to a strained calf, leaving his team in a tough spot. Meanwhile, Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 4 after suffering a hamstring strain. Despite being doubtful, Haliburton is crucial to the Pacers’ up-tempo offense and averages 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game this season.
In Game 3, Ben Sheppard started in place of Haliburton but did not score any points. However, T.J. McConnell stepped up and had a solid performance, scoring 23 points with nine rebounds and six assists. On the other hand, Porzingis was originally targeting a return for Game 4 but is not yet ready to play due to his injury.
Boston will have to rely on Al Horford once again in Game 4 as he had an impressive showing in Game 3, scoring 23 points and making seven out of twelve three-point attempts. The Celtics currently lead the series 3-0 and have the chance to close it out in Game 4. The NBA Finals are set to begin on June 6th.
