The Boston Celtics advance to the NBA Finals for the 23rd time in franchise history, defeating the Indiana Pacers 105-102 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 29 points and 6 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum added 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. The duo combined for 55 points.
Derrick White contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and a career-high 5 steals. His go-ahead three-pointer with 45 seconds remaining secured the Celtics’ victory. Andrew Nembhard scored 24 points, with 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the Pacers.
The Celtics swept the best-of-seven series, 4-0, and will face the winner of the DAL-MIN series in the NBA Finals on June 6.
