In a thrilling conclusion to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers 4-0 to secure their spot in the NBA Finals.
The Celtics’ victory featured a dramatic comeback in Game 4, highlighted by a late surge that saw them outscore the Pacers 15-4 in the final minutes.
Derrick White’s crucial three-pointer with 43.9 seconds remaining put the Celtics ahead 105-102. Despite having a chance to tie the game with 33.6 seconds left, the Pacers couldn’t capitalize, sealing their fate.
This victory was particularly impressive given the Pacers’ strong regular-season performance and previous playoff successes.
The Pacers had defeated the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat in earlier rounds but couldn’t overcome the Celtics’ relentless offensive and defensive strategies.
With this win, the Celtics are set to face the winner of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Finals. The Dallas Mavericks currently lead the series 3-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
If the Mavericks maintain their lead, they will be the Celtics’ opponents in the Finals. The Celtics, aiming for their 18th NBA Championship, will look to continue their winning streak and bring the trophy home.
