Celtics Overcome Pacers in a Dramatic Game 3

NBA Playoffs Heat Up as Celtics Take Commanding Lead

In an epic showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Indiana Pacers with a thrilling 114-111 victory. This hard-fought win gives the Celtics a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics Charge

Jayson Tatum was a force to be reckoned with, scoring a game-high 38 points on an impressive 8-13 shooting from three-point range. He also grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.

Other key contributors for the Celtics included Jaylen Brown (22 points), Marcus Smart (19 points), and Al Horford (16 points, 11 rebounds). Despite a strong performance from Tyrese Haliburton (24 points), the Pacers were unable to overcome the Celtics' relentless offense and opportunistic defense.

The Celtics' victory was especially impressive considering they trailed by 11 points with just over 3 minutes remaining in regulation. However, they showed their championship spirit and fought back with clutch plays and a suffocating defense that forced several Pacers turnovers.

With this win, the Celtics have put themselves in a dominant position in the series. Game 4 will be played on Monday, May 8, at TD Garden. The Pacers will need to dig deep and find a way to steal a game on the road if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.