The Boston Celtics are on the brink of sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, with Game 4 set for Monday night. The Celtics have been dominant in the series so far, led by Jaylen Brown's 40-point performance in Game 2 and Jayson Tatum's 36 points in Game 3. The Pacers will need to bounce back at home and potentially without All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Celtics on Brink of Sweeping Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals
The Boston Celtics are on the cusp of advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 after taking a commanding 3-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Celtics have been the more dominant team throughout the series, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the way. Tatum, the Celtics' All-Star forward, has averaged 27.7 points per game in the series, while Brown has averaged 25.0 points per game.
In Game 3, Brown had a game-high 36 points, while Tatum added 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Celtics also got a boost from Marcus Smart, who had 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Pacers have struggled to keep up with the Celtics' high-powered offense. All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 4 with a hamstring injury, which would be a major blow to the Pacers' chances.
Without Haliburton, the Pacers will need to rely on Domantas Sabonis, who has averaged 20.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game in the series. Caris LeVert has also been a key contributor for the Pacers, averaging 18.3 points per game.
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals is set for Monday night in Indianapolis. If the Celtics win, they will advance to the NBA Finals to face either the Miami Heat or the Golden State Warriors.
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