Celtics top Pacers to take 2-1 lead in Eastern Conference finals
Boston rallies from 15-point deficit in Game 3
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-102 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points. Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 24 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 22 points and Bennedict Mathurin chipped in with 19 points.
The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 32-18. Tatum scored 10 points in the quarter, while Brown added eight points and Smart chipped in with six points.
The Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter, cutting the Celtics' lead to five points with just over a minute remaining. However, the Celtics made their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
The Celtics now lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday night in Boston.
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