Celtics Win Second Dramatic Victory In Last Three Games

Tatum Scores 36, Brown Hits 3 to Force OT, Celtics Take 3-0 Series Lead Over Pacers

Celtics Win Second Dramatic Victory in Last Three Games

Tatum's Heroics Lead Celtics to Victory

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including two free throws with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-111 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Jaylen Brown forced overtime with a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Celtics held on for the win in the extra session.

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, Jaylen Brown added 23, and Kemba Walker had 18 for the Celtics, who improved to 4-0 in the playoffs this year.

Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon added 23 points and TJ Warren had 18.

The Celtics took a 3-0 lead in the series and can clinch a sweep with a win in Game 4 on Monday night.

Conclusion

The Celtics have been dominant in the playoffs so far, and they are now one win away from advancing to the second round. Tatum has been a force on both ends of the court, and Brown has provided a much-needed scoring boost. The Pacers have shown some fight, but they will need to play much better in Game 4 if they want to avoid a sweep.