Boston.com · May 28, 2024
Celtics punch ticket back to NBA Finals after sweeping Pacers in ECF
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals.For the second time in three seasons, the Boston Celtics are heading to the NBA Finals.
Boston punched its ticket back to the NBA’s championship round on Monday after completing a four-game sweep against the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
After completing an 18-point comeback in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Boston reeled off a 15-4 run to take down the Pacers in Game 4, 105-102.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the way with 29 and 26 points, respectively. Derrick White broke a 102-102 stalemate with a clutch 3-pointer with 45 seconds to go in regulation, while also adding three blocks and five steals.