By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Another late rally for the Boston Celtics, another win, fourth in a row against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Finishing a best-of-seven series in four games, they secured a win, 105-102, in Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday.
Carrying a commanding 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel, the Dallas Mavericks and Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic are likely up next. Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals will be held in TD Garden on Thursday, June 6.
Besides capturing a Conference title for the 12th time in franchise history, and heading to a potential 18th NBA championship, Jaylen Brown was named MVP of the East Finals. The 27-year-old American swingman received the Larry Bird Trophy after Game 4.
Wrapping up the series, Brown chipped in a game-high 29 points behind 11/22 field goals. Jayson Tatum posted a 26-point, 13-rebound double-double to go with eight assists. Derrick White hitting a tie-breaking three-pointer restored the lead with 43 seconds on the clock. The C’s were trailing for most of the second half in their latest comeback win.
Stuck to the injury list, Latvian Kristaps Porzingis (right soleus strain) is on track to return to action in the Finals for the team coached by Joe Mazzulla. Suiting up, Ukrainian Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Portuguese Neemias Queta did not play.
For the hosts, Andrew Nembhard stood out with a 24-point, 10-assist double-double. Dealing with a hamstring strain, Tyrese Haliburton was unavailable.