Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds has given Boston the lead and the Celtics went on to shut out a four-game sweep of Indiana to achieve the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.
White completed with 16 factors in Monday evening’s 105-102 win in Indianapolis, whereas Jaylen Brown led the guests with 29 factors and Jayson Tatum added 26 factors, 13 rebounds and eight assists to assist erase a nine-point second-half deficit.
Boston swept the Pacers after rallying from a 3-0 deficit in final yr’s convention finals to drive a seventh sport.
Indiana, who once more performed with out two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, misplaced their second straight at residence — each within the last minute after giving up leads. Andrew Nembhard had 24 factors, 10 assists and 6 rebounds however missed a probably tying triple within the closing seconds and the Pacers by no means obtained the ball once more.
Pascal Siakam added 19 factors and 10 rebounds for the house facet whereas T.J. McConnell had 15 factors and Aaron Nesmith 14.
The Celtics will play the winner of the Dallas-Minnesota collection. The Mavericks are up 3-0 and have an opportunity to win the collection on Tuesday evening.
