May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; The Boston Celtics celebrate their win against the Indiana Pacers game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Playoffs-Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers
(Indianapolis, Indiana) — The Boston Celtics got by the Indiana Pacers with a 105-102 victory in Game 4 on Monday, to advance to the NBA Finals for the second time in three years. It’s the 23rd time a Celtic team has been in the finals. Jaylen Brown led for the Celtics with a game-high 29 points, while Jayson Tatum added 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Boston last advanced to the Finals in 2022, where they were defeated by the Golden State Warriors in six games.
The Celtics will compete for the NBA championship title against the winner of the Western Conference Finals, taking place between the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mavericks lead the series 3-0 and have a chance to advance with a win on Tuesday night.
