The Celtics are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the 23rd time in franchise history after beating the Pacers 114-111.
Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points, veteran Al Horford made seven three-pointers and Jrue Holiday got a key steal to seal the victory.
With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined with a left hamstring injury, Andrew Nembhard had a playoff career-high 32 points, and Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam combined for 44 points.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Celtics winning Game 3.
Jrue Holiday! 🫶 What a player!
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) May 26, 2024
Jrue did this to us a couple of years ago
Glad he’s on our side— Richard White (@RamblinWreck34) May 26, 2024
Awesome 2nd half by Celtics but still crazy to think how easily Pacers could be up 2-1
— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) May 26, 2024
The Celtics showed a ton of poise in that comeback. Incredible win. Big timely plays by everyone. And Tatum was a stud.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 26, 2024